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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.26, 1,149.42 and 655.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.26, 1,149.42 and 655.53 is: 984.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.26 : 1,149.42 = 655.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.26/1,149.42 = 655.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.26x = 1,149.42 × 655.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.26x = 753,481.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,481.61/765.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.60

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