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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.97, 1,056.99 and 504.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.97, 1,056.99 and 504.34 is: 695.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.97 : 1,056.99 = 504.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.97/1,056.99 = 504.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.97x = 1,056.99 × 504.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.97x = 533,082.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,082.34/765.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.96

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