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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.05, 1,055.03 and 516.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.05, 1,055.03 and 516.63 is: 712.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.05 : 1,055.03 = 516.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.05/1,055.03 = 516.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.05x = 1,055.03 × 516.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.05x = 545,055.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,055.59/765.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.45

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