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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.70, 1,146.98 and 570.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.70, 1,146.98 and 570.90 is: 855.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.70 : 1,146.98 = 570.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.70/1,146.98 = 570.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.70x = 1,146.98 × 570.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.70x = 654,810.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,810.88/765.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.18

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