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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.16, 1,145.52 and 686.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.16, 1,145.52 and 686.02 is: 1,027.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.16 : 1,145.52 = 686.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.16/1,145.52 = 686.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.16x = 1,145.52 × 686.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.16x = 785,849.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,849.63/765.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.04

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