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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.52, 1,055.59 and 719.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.52, 1,055.59 and 719.61 is: 990.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.52 : 1,055.59 = 719.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.52/1,055.59 = 719.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.52x = 1,055.59 × 719.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.52x = 759,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,613.12/766.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.99

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