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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.40, 1,056 and 515.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.40, 1,056 and 515.63 is: 712.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.40 : 1,056 = 515.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.40/1,056 = 515.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.40x = 1,056 × 515.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.40x = 544,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,500/764.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.32

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