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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.50, 1,150.82 and 613.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.50, 1,150.82 and 613.10 is: 921.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.50 : 1,150.82 = 613.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.50/1,150.82 = 613.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.50x = 1,150.82 × 613.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.50x = 705,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,572.15/765.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.71

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