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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.51, 1,056.47 and 503.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.51, 1,056.47 and 503.07 is: 694.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.51 : 1,056.47 = 503.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.51/1,056.47 = 503.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.51x = 1,056.47 × 503.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.51x = 531,478.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,478.36/765.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.28

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