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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.56, 1,057.04 and 677.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.56, 1,057.04 and 677.14 is: 934.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.56 : 1,057.04 = 677.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.56/1,057.04 = 677.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.56x = 1,057.04 × 677.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.56x = 715,764.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,764.07/765.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.95

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