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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.04, 1,056.24 and 516.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.04, 1,056.24 and 516.28 is: 712.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.04 : 1,056.24 = 516.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.04/1,056.24 = 516.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.04x = 1,056.24 × 516.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.04x = 545,315.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,315.59/765.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.79

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