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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.15, 1,054.61 and 585.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.15, 1,054.61 and 585.63 is: 807.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.15 : 1,054.61 = 585.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.15/1,054.61 = 585.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.15x = 1,054.61 × 585.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.15x = 617,611.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,611.25/765.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.18

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