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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.28, 1,056.08 and 503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.28, 1,056.08 and 503.44 is: 694.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.28 : 1,056.08 = 503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.28/1,056.08 = 503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.28x = 1,056.08 × 503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.28x = 531,672.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,672.92/765.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.74

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