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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.13, 1,145.25 and 609.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.13, 1,145.25 and 609.30 is: 912.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.13 : 1,145.25 = 609.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.13/1,145.25 = 609.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.13x = 1,145.25 × 609.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.13x = 697,803.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,803.69/765.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.01

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