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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.56, 1,056.58 and 504.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.56, 1,056.58 and 504.74 is: 696.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.56 : 1,056.58 = 504.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.56/1,056.58 = 504.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.56x = 1,056.58 × 504.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.56x = 533,298.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,298.19/765.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.61

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