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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.28, 1,055.10 and 555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.28, 1,055.10 and 555.76 is: 766.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.28 : 1,055.10 = 555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.28/1,055.10 = 555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.28x = 1,055.10 × 555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.28x = 586,382.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,382.38/765.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.23

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