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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.70, 1,145.55 and 659.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.70, 1,145.55 and 659.30 is: 988.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.70 : 1,145.55 = 659.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.70/1,145.55 = 659.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.70x = 1,145.55 × 659.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.70x = 755,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,261.12/763.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.95

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