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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.14, 1,056.29 and 503.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.14, 1,056.29 and 503.57 is: 695.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.14 : 1,056.29 = 503.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.14/1,056.29 = 503.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.14x = 1,056.29 × 503.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.14x = 531,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,908.16/765.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.18

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