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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.03, 1,056.18 and 555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.03, 1,056.18 and 555 is: 766.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.03 : 1,056.18 = 555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.03/1,056.18 = 555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.03x = 1,056.18 × 555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.03x = 586,179.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,179.90/765.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.22

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