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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.51, 1,145.55 and 763.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.51, 1,145.55 and 763.70 is: 1,144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.51 : 1,145.55 = 763.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.51/1,145.55 = 763.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.51x = 1,145.55 × 763.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.51x = 874,856.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,856.54/764.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.34

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