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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.58, 1,148.13 and 707.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.58, 1,148.13 and 707.73 is: 1,062.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.58 : 1,148.13 = 707.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.58/1,148.13 = 707.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.58x = 1,148.13 × 707.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.58x = 812,566.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,566.04/764.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.76

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