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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.10, 1,055.32 and 563.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.10, 1,055.32 and 563.07 is: 776.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.10 : 1,055.32 = 563.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.10/1,055.32 = 563.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.10x = 1,055.32 × 563.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.10x = 594,219.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,219.03/765.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.66

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