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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.05, 1,144.13 and 683.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.05, 1,144.13 and 683.28 is: 1,021.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.05 : 1,144.13 = 683.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.05/1,144.13 = 683.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.05x = 1,144.13 × 683.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.05x = 781,757.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,757.73/765.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.85

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