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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.77, 1,056.44 and 533.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.77, 1,056.44 and 533.03 is: 735.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.77 : 1,056.44 = 533.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.77/1,056.44 = 533.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.77x = 1,056.44 × 533.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.77x = 563,110.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,110.26/765.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.36

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