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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.69, 1,056.22 and 554.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.69, 1,056.22 and 554.54 is: 765.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.69 : 1,056.22 = 554.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.69/1,056.22 = 554.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.69x = 1,056.22 × 554.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.69x = 585,709.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,709.57/764.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.95

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