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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.58, 1,055.40 and 568.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.58, 1,055.40 and 568.75 is: 784.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.58 : 1,055.40 = 568.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.58/1,055.40 = 568.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.58x = 1,055.40 × 568.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.58x = 600,253.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,253.47/765.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.06

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