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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.77, 1,054.41 and 515.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.77, 1,054.41 and 515.92 is: 711.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.77 : 1,054.41 = 515.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.77/1,054.41 = 515.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.77x = 1,054.41 × 515.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.77x = 543,991.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,991.21/764.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.31

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