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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.98, 1,057.32 and 517.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.98, 1,057.32 and 517.16 is: 713.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.98 : 1,057.32 = 517.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.98/1,057.32 = 517.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.98x = 1,057.32 × 517.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.98x = 546,803.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,803.61/765.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.86

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