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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.48, 1,145.91 and 655.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.48, 1,145.91 and 655.94 is: 983.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.48 : 1,145.91 = 655.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.48/1,145.91 = 655.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.48x = 1,145.91 × 655.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.48x = 751,648.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,648.21/764.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.22

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