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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.45, 1,148.17 and 656.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.45, 1,148.17 and 656.56 is: 984.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.45 : 1,148.17 = 656.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.45/1,148.17 = 656.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.45x = 1,148.17 × 656.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.45x = 753,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,842.50/765.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.84

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