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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.03, 1,145.30 and 692.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.03, 1,145.30 and 692.07 is: 1,036.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.03 : 1,145.30 = 692.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.03/1,145.30 = 692.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.03x = 1,145.30 × 692.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.03x = 792,627.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,627.77/765.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.07

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