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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.88, 1,055.46 and 532.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.88, 1,055.46 and 532.60 is: 733.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.88 : 1,055.46 = 532.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.88/1,055.46 = 532.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.88x = 1,055.46 × 532.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.88x = 562,138.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,138.00/765.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.98

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