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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.54, 1,053.95 and 565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.54, 1,053.95 and 565.08 is: 778.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.54 : 1,053.95 = 565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.54/1,053.95 = 565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.54x = 1,053.95 × 565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.54x = 595,562.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,562.21/764.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.98

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