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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.30, 1,056.02 and 517.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.30, 1,056.02 and 517.16 is: 713.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.30 : 1,056.02 = 517.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.30/1,056.02 = 517.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.30x = 1,056.02 × 517.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.30x = 546,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,131.30/765.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.62

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