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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.21, 1,055.58 and 484.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.21, 1,055.58 and 484.95 is: 668.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.21 : 1,055.58 = 484.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.21/1,055.58 = 484.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.21x = 1,055.58 × 484.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.21x = 511,903.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,903.52/765.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.97

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