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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.24, 1,154.23 and 675.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.24, 1,154.23 and 675.08 is: 1,018.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.24 : 1,154.23 = 675.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.24/1,154.23 = 675.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.24x = 1,154.23 × 675.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.24x = 779,197.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,197.59/765.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.24

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