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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.57, 1,053.71 and 515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.57, 1,053.71 and 515.16 is: 709.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.57 : 1,053.71 = 515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.57/1,053.71 = 515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.57x = 1,053.71 × 515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.57x = 542,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,828.60/764.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.98

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