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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.24, 1,055.70 and 554.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.24, 1,055.70 and 554.89 is: 765.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.24 : 1,055.70 = 554.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.24/1,055.70 = 554.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.24x = 1,055.70 × 554.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.24x = 585,797.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,797.37/765.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.51

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