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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.68, 1,146.54 and 656.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.68, 1,146.54 and 656.68 is: 983.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.68 : 1,146.54 = 656.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.68/1,146.54 = 656.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.68x = 1,146.54 × 656.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.68x = 752,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,909.89/765.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.32

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