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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.12, 1,055.28 and 516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.12, 1,055.28 and 516 is: 711.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.12 : 1,055.28 = 516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.12/1,055.28 = 516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.12x = 1,055.28 × 516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.12x = 544,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,524.48/765.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.69

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