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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.16, 1,052.04 and 565.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.16, 1,052.04 and 565.84 is: 781.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.16 : 1,052.04 = 565.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.16/1,052.04 = 565.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.16x = 1,052.04 × 565.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.16x = 595,286.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,286.31/762.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.05

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