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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.49, 1,146.60 and 710.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.49, 1,146.60 and 710.41 is: 1,064.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.49 : 1,146.60 = 710.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.49/1,146.60 = 710.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.49x = 1,146.60 × 710.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.49x = 814,556.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,556.11/765.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.10

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