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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.76, 1,056.96 and 532.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.76, 1,056.96 and 532.80 is: 735.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.76 : 1,056.96 = 532.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.76/1,056.96 = 532.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.76x = 1,056.96 × 532.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.76x = 563,148.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,148.29/765.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.41

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