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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.63, 1,056.27 and 566.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.63, 1,056.27 and 566.94 is: 782.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.63 : 1,056.27 = 566.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.63/1,056.27 = 566.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.63x = 1,056.27 × 566.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.63x = 598,836.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,836.43/765.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.15

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