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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.70, 1,054.62 and 556.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.70, 1,054.62 and 556.26 is: 767.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.70 : 1,054.62 = 556.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.70/1,054.62 = 556.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.70x = 1,054.62 × 556.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.70x = 586,642.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,642.92/764.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.15

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