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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.58, 1,146.14 and 692.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.58, 1,146.14 and 692.64 is: 1,036.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.58 : 1,146.14 = 692.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.58/1,146.14 = 692.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.58x = 1,146.14 × 692.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.58x = 793,862.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,862.41/765.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.94

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