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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.08, 1,145.82 and 746.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.08, 1,145.82 and 746.72 is: 1,118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.08 : 1,145.82 = 746.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.08/1,145.82 = 746.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.08x = 1,145.82 × 746.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.08x = 855,606.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,606.71/765.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.32

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