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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.27, 1,145.46 and 603.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.27, 1,145.46 and 603.27 is: 902.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.27 : 1,145.46 = 603.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.27/1,145.46 = 603.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.27x = 1,145.46 × 603.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.27x = 691,021.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,021.65/765.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.98

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