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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.42, 1,055.35 and 647.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.42, 1,055.35 and 647.18 is: 892.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.42 : 1,055.35 = 647.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.42/1,055.35 = 647.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.42x = 1,055.35 × 647.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.42x = 683,001.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,001.41/765.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.32

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