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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.12, 1,056.06 and 485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.12, 1,056.06 and 485.52 is: 670.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.12 : 1,056.06 = 485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.12/1,056.06 = 485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.12x = 1,056.06 × 485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.12x = 512,738.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,738.25/765.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.14

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