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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.02, 1,145.19 and 675.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.02, 1,145.19 and 675.42 is: 1,013.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.02 : 1,145.19 = 675.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.02/1,145.19 = 675.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.02x = 1,145.19 × 675.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.02x = 773,484.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,484.23/763.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.71

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