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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.32, 1,056.08 and 516.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.32, 1,056.08 and 516.98 is: 713.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.32 : 1,056.08 = 516.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.32/1,056.08 = 516.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.32x = 1,056.08 × 516.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.32x = 545,964.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,964.37/765.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.39

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