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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.67, 1,054.26 and 515.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.67, 1,054.26 and 515.58 is: 710.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.67 : 1,054.26 = 515.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.67/1,054.26 = 515.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.67x = 1,054.26 × 515.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.67x = 543,555.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,555.37/764.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.84

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