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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.76, 1,055.90 and 565.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.76, 1,055.90 and 565.64 is: 780.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.76 : 1,055.90 = 565.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.76/1,055.90 = 565.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.76x = 1,055.90 × 565.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.76x = 597,259.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,259.28/764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.98

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