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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.93, 1,056.49 and 486.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.93, 1,056.49 and 486.07 is: 670.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.93 : 1,056.49 = 486.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.93/1,056.49 = 486.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.93x = 1,056.49 × 486.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.93x = 513,528.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,528.09/765.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.46

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