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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.34, 1,056.64 and 503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.34, 1,056.64 and 503.80 is: 695.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.34 : 1,056.64 = 503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.34/1,056.64 = 503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.34x = 1,056.64 × 503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.34x = 532,335.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,335.23/765.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.55

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