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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.03, 1,056.76 and 555.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.03, 1,056.76 and 555.87 is: 766.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.03 : 1,056.76 = 555.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.03/1,056.76 = 555.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.03x = 1,056.76 × 555.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.03x = 587,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,421.18/766.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.84

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