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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.72, 1,056.27 and 499.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.72, 1,056.27 and 499.79 is: 689.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.72 : 1,056.27 = 499.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.72/1,056.27 = 499.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.72x = 1,056.27 × 499.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.72x = 527,907.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,907.90/765.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.43

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