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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.49, 1,055.64 and 516.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.49, 1,055.64 and 516.63 is: 713.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.49 : 1,055.64 = 516.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.49/1,055.64 = 516.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.49x = 1,055.64 × 516.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.49x = 545,375.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,375.29/764.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.38

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