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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.04, 1,056.23 and 485.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.04, 1,056.23 and 485.68 is: 670.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.04 : 1,056.23 = 485.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.04/1,056.23 = 485.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.04x = 1,056.23 × 485.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.04x = 512,987.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,987.36/765.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.54

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