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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.08, 1,055.56 and 516.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.08, 1,055.56 and 516.97 is: 712.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.08 : 1,055.56 = 516.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.08/1,055.56 = 516.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.08x = 1,055.56 × 516.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.08x = 545,684.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,684.99/766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.31

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