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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.54, 1,055.84 and 532.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.54, 1,055.84 and 532.26 is: 734.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.54 : 1,055.84 = 532.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.54/1,055.84 = 532.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.54x = 1,055.84 × 532.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.54x = 561,978.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,978.74/765.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.09

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