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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.65, 1,056.83 and 485.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.65, 1,056.83 and 485.79 is: 670.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.65 : 1,056.83 = 485.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.65/1,056.83 = 485.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.65x = 1,056.83 × 485.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.65x = 513,395.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,395.02/765.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.54

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