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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.52, 1,145.76 and 677.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.52, 1,145.76 and 677.65 is: 1,015.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.52 : 1,145.76 = 677.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.52/1,145.76 = 677.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.52x = 1,145.76 × 677.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.52x = 776,424.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,424.26/764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.57

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