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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.53, 1,056.39 and 446.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.53, 1,056.39 and 446.54 is: 616.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.53 : 1,056.39 = 446.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.53/1,056.39 = 446.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.53x = 1,056.39 × 446.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.53x = 471,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,715.11/765.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.20

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