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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.70, 1,147.19 and 649.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.70, 1,147.19 and 649.98 is: 973.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.70 : 1,147.19 = 649.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.70/1,147.19 = 649.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.70x = 1,147.19 × 649.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.70x = 745,647.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,647.31/765.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.81

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