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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.70, 1,145.70 and 656.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.70, 1,145.70 and 656.70 is: 983.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.70 : 1,145.70 = 656.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.70/1,145.70 = 656.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.70x = 1,145.70 × 656.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.70x = 752,381.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,381.19/764.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.89

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