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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.02, 1,056.08 and 578.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.02, 1,056.08 and 578.54 is: 798.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.02 : 1,056.08 = 578.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.02/1,056.08 = 578.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.02x = 1,056.08 × 578.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.02x = 610,981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,981.63/765.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.65

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