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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.11, 1,053.71 and 715.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.11, 1,053.71 and 715.70 is: 985.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.11 : 1,053.71 = 715.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.11/1,053.71 = 715.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.11x = 1,053.71 × 715.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.11x = 754,141.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,141.99/765.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.66

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