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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.46, 1,056 and 503.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.46, 1,056 and 503.70 is: 694.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.46 : 1,056 = 503.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.46/1,056 = 503.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.46x = 1,056 × 503.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.46x = 531,907.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,907.20/765.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.89

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