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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.08, 1,056.48 and 553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.08, 1,056.48 and 553.60 is: 763.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.08 : 1,056.48 = 553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.08/1,056.48 = 553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.08x = 1,056.48 × 553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.08x = 584,867.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,867.33/766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.45

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