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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.63, 1,152.61 and 686.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.63, 1,152.61 and 686.25 is: 1,033.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.63 : 1,152.61 = 686.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.63/1,152.61 = 686.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.63x = 1,152.61 × 686.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.63x = 790,976.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,976.90/765.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.11

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