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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.60, 1,054.13 and 675.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.60, 1,054.13 and 675.78 is: 930.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.60 : 1,054.13 = 675.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.60/1,054.13 = 675.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.60x = 1,054.13 × 675.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.60x = 712,359.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,359.97/765.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.46

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