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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.36, 1,056.22 and 499.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.36, 1,056.22 and 499.91 is: 689.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.36 : 1,056.22 = 499.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.36/1,056.22 = 499.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.36x = 1,056.22 × 499.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.36x = 528,008.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,008.41/765.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.88

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