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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.79, 1,054.77 and 565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.79, 1,054.77 and 565.68 is: 780.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.79 : 1,054.77 = 565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.79/1,054.77 = 565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.79x = 1,054.77 × 565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.79x = 596,667.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,667.31/764.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.17

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