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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.52, 1,056.36 and 516.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.52, 1,056.36 and 516.94 is: 713.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.52 : 1,056.36 = 516.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.52/1,056.36 = 516.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.52x = 1,056.36 × 516.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.52x = 546,074.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,074.74/765.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.34

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