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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.42, 1,055.80 and 485.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.42, 1,055.80 and 485.58 is: 669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.42 : 1,055.80 = 485.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.42/1,055.80 = 485.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.42x = 1,055.80 × 485.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.42x = 512,675.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,675.36/765.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.80

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