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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.34, 1,055.07 and 516.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.34, 1,055.07 and 516.21 is: 712.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.34 : 1,055.07 = 516.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.34/1,055.07 = 516.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.34x = 1,055.07 × 516.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.34x = 544,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,637.68/764.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.56

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