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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.60, 1,145.12 and 705.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.60, 1,145.12 and 705.72 is: 1,059.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.60 : 1,145.12 = 705.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.60/1,145.12 = 705.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.60x = 1,145.12 × 705.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.60x = 808,134.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,134.09/762.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.71

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