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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.99, 1,056.53 and 530.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.99, 1,056.53 and 530.01 is: 731.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.99 : 1,056.53 = 530.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.99/1,056.53 = 530.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.99x = 1,056.53 × 530.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.99x = 559,968.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,968.82/765.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.04

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