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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.12, 1,054.56 and 531.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.12, 1,054.56 and 531.84 is: 733.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.12 : 1,054.56 = 531.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.12/1,054.56 = 531.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.12x = 1,054.56 × 531.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.12x = 560,857.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,857.19/765.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.03

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