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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.66, 1,145.01 and 655.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.66, 1,145.01 and 655.68 is: 981.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.66 : 1,145.01 = 655.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.66/1,145.01 = 655.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.66x = 1,145.01 × 655.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.66x = 750,760.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,760.16/764.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.82

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