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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.56, 1,145.24 and 653.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.56, 1,145.24 and 653.84 is: 981.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.56 : 1,145.24 = 653.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.56/1,145.24 = 653.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.56x = 1,145.24 × 653.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.56x = 748,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,803.72/762.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.96

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