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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.81, 1,056.51 and 517.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.81, 1,056.51 and 517.21 is: 713.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.81 : 1,056.51 = 517.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.81/1,056.51 = 517.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.81x = 1,056.51 × 517.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.81x = 546,434.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,434.90/765.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.54

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