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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.92, 1,055.85 and 566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.92, 1,055.85 and 566.46 is: 780.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.92 : 1,055.85 = 566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.92/1,055.85 = 566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.92x = 1,055.85 × 566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.92x = 598,096.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,096.79/765.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.89

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