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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.63, 1,145.70 and 663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.63, 1,145.70 and 663.26 is: 992.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.63 : 1,145.70 = 663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.63/1,145.70 = 663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.63x = 1,145.70 × 663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.63x = 759,898.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,898.64/765.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.52

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