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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.20, 1,055.82 and 705.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.20, 1,055.82 and 705.88 is: 975.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.20 : 1,055.82 = 705.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.20/1,055.82 = 705.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.20x = 1,055.82 × 705.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.20x = 745,282.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,282.22/764.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.24

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