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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.52, 1,056.77 and 579.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.52, 1,056.77 and 579.04 is: 799.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.52 : 1,056.77 = 579.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.52/1,056.77 = 579.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.52x = 1,056.77 × 579.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.52x = 611,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,912.10/765.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.34

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