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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.64, 1,055.28 and 516.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.64, 1,055.28 and 516.48 is: 712.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.64 : 1,055.28 = 516.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.64/1,055.28 = 516.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.64x = 1,055.28 × 516.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.64x = 545,026.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,026.09/764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.79

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