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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.36, 1,149.21 and 674.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.36, 1,149.21 and 674.82 is: 1,013.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.36 : 1,149.21 = 674.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.36/1,149.21 = 674.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.36x = 1,149.21 × 674.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.36x = 775,509.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,509.89/765.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.26

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