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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.01, 1,146.87 and 654.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.01, 1,146.87 and 654.90 is: 981.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.01 : 1,146.87 = 654.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.01/1,146.87 = 654.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.01x = 1,146.87 × 654.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.01x = 751,080.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,080.86/765.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.79

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