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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.10, 1,147.65 and 713.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.10, 1,147.65 and 713.47 is: 1,070.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.10 : 1,147.65 = 713.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.10/1,147.65 = 713.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.10x = 1,147.65 × 713.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.10x = 818,808.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,808.11/765.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.20

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