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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.20, 1,055.56 and 531.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.20, 1,055.56 and 531.92 is: 733.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.20 : 1,055.56 = 531.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.20/1,055.56 = 531.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.20x = 1,055.56 × 531.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.20x = 561,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,473.48/765.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.76

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