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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.47, 1,055.12 and 712.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.47, 1,055.12 and 712.53 is: 983.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.47 : 1,055.12 = 712.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.47/1,055.12 = 712.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.47x = 1,055.12 × 712.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.47x = 751,805.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,805.10/764.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.43

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