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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.19, 1,055.82 and 516.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.19, 1,055.82 and 516.12 is: 712.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.19 : 1,055.82 = 516.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.19/1,055.82 = 516.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.19x = 1,055.82 × 516.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.19x = 544,929.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,929.82/765.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.15

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