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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.63, 1,054.69 and 555.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.63, 1,054.69 and 555.18 is: 764.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.63 : 1,054.69 = 555.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.63/1,054.69 = 555.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.63x = 1,054.69 × 555.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.63x = 585,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,542.79/765.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.79

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