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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.96, 1,056.12 and 555.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.96, 1,056.12 and 555.72 is: 766.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.96 : 1,056.12 = 555.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.96/1,056.12 = 555.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.96x = 1,056.12 × 555.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.96x = 586,907.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,907.01/765.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.24

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