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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.64, 1,145.04 and 655.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.64, 1,145.04 and 655.44 is: 981.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.64 : 1,145.04 = 655.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.64/1,145.04 = 655.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.64x = 1,145.04 × 655.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.64x = 750,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,505.02/764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.51

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