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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.50, 1,056.48 and 533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.50, 1,056.48 and 533.12 is: 735.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.50 : 1,056.48 = 533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.50/1,056.48 = 533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.50x = 1,056.48 × 533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.50x = 563,230.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,230.62/765.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.77

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