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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.51, 1,145.70 and 610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.51, 1,145.70 and 610.92 is: 915.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.51 : 1,145.70 = 610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.51/1,145.70 = 610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.51x = 1,145.70 × 610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.51x = 699,931.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,931.04/764.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.53

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