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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.12, 1,146.04 and 710.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.12, 1,146.04 and 710.04 is: 1,063.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.12 : 1,146.04 = 710.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.12/1,146.04 = 710.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.12x = 1,146.04 × 710.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.12x = 813,734.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,734.24/765.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.54

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