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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.36, 1,054.44 and 515.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.36, 1,054.44 and 515.36 is: 710.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.36 : 1,054.44 = 515.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.36/1,054.44 = 515.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.36x = 1,054.44 × 515.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.36x = 543,416.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,416.20/764.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.94

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