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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.12, 1,145.36 and 662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.12, 1,145.36 and 662.52 is: 991.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.12 : 1,145.36 = 662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.12/1,145.36 = 662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.12x = 1,145.36 × 662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.12x = 758,823.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,823.91/765.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.77

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