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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.01, 1,147.74 and 650.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.01, 1,147.74 and 650.31 is: 975.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.01 : 1,147.74 = 650.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.01/1,147.74 = 650.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.01x = 1,147.74 × 650.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.01x = 746,386.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,386.80/765.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.66

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