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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.64, 1,057.65 and 533.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.64, 1,057.65 and 533.90 is: 736.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.64 : 1,057.65 = 533.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.64/1,057.65 = 533.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.64x = 1,057.65 × 533.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.64x = 564,679.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,679.34/766.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.56

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