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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.51, 1,054.44 and 515.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.51, 1,054.44 and 515.44 is: 710.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.51 : 1,054.44 = 515.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.51/1,054.44 = 515.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.51x = 1,054.44 × 515.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.51x = 543,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,497.92/764.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.91

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