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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.79, 1,056.36 and 554.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.79, 1,056.36 and 554.64 is: 766.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.79 : 1,056.36 = 554.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.79/1,056.36 = 554.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.79x = 1,056.36 × 554.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.79x = 585,899.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,899.51/764.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.09

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