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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.26, 1,145.62 and 571.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.26, 1,145.62 and 571.11 is: 854.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.26 : 1,145.62 = 571.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.26/1,145.62 = 571.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.26x = 1,145.62 × 571.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.26x = 654,275.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,275.04/765.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.97

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