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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.03, 1,055.78 and 503.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.03, 1,055.78 and 503.55 is: 694.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.03 : 1,055.78 = 503.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.03/1,055.78 = 503.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.03x = 1,055.78 × 503.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.03x = 531,638.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,638.02/765.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.92

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