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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.38, 1,053.62 and 515.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.38, 1,053.62 and 515.62 is: 710.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.38 : 1,053.62 = 515.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.38/1,053.62 = 515.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.38x = 1,053.62 × 515.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.38x = 543,264.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,264.97/764.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.73

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