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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.13, 1,056.03 and 517.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.13, 1,056.03 and 517.37 is: 713.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.13 : 1,056.03 = 517.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.13/1,056.03 = 517.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.13x = 1,056.03 × 517.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.13x = 546,358.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,358.24/766.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.14

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