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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.15, 1,048.14 and 762.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.15, 1,048.14 and 762.99 is: 1,045.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.15 : 1,048.14 = 762.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.15/1,048.14 = 762.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.15x = 1,048.14 × 762.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.15x = 799,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,720.34/765.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.18

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