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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.04, 1,053.72 and 515.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.04, 1,053.72 and 515.03 is: 710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.04 : 1,053.72 = 515.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.04/1,053.72 = 515.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.04x = 1,053.72 × 515.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.04x = 542,696.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,696.09/764.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.30

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