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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.93, 1,056.54 and 555.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.93, 1,056.54 and 555.86 is: 766.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.93 : 1,056.54 = 555.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.93/1,056.54 = 555.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.93x = 1,056.54 × 555.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.93x = 587,285.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,285.55/765.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.76

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