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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.52, 1,054.98 and 515.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.52, 1,054.98 and 515.94 is: 711.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.52 : 1,054.98 = 515.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.52/1,054.98 = 515.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.52x = 1,054.98 × 515.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.52x = 544,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,306.38/764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.96

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