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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.62, 1,146.80 and 710.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.62, 1,146.80 and 710.54 is: 1,064.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.62 : 1,146.80 = 710.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.62/1,146.80 = 710.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.62x = 1,146.80 × 710.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.62x = 814,837.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,837.99/765.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.29

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