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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.04, 1,055.10 and 516.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.04, 1,055.10 and 516.03 is: 711.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.04 : 1,055.10 = 516.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.04/1,055.10 = 516.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.04x = 1,055.10 × 516.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.04x = 544,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,463.25/765.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.68

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