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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.45, 1,146.67 and 655.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.45, 1,146.67 and 655.56 is: 983.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.45 : 1,146.67 = 655.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.45/1,146.67 = 655.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.45x = 1,146.67 × 655.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.45x = 751,710.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,710.99/764.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.34

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