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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.24, 1,144.78 and 663.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.24, 1,144.78 and 663.64 is: 992.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.24 : 1,144.78 = 663.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.24/1,144.78 = 663.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.24x = 1,144.78 × 663.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.24x = 759,721.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,721.80/765.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.79

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