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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.08, 1,055.78 and 516.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.08, 1,055.78 and 516.66 is: 712.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.08 : 1,055.78 = 516.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.08/1,055.78 = 516.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.08x = 1,055.78 × 516.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.08x = 545,476.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,476.71/766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.04

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