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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.72, 1,147.37 and 610.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.72, 1,147.37 and 610.83 is: 915.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.72 : 1,147.37 = 610.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.72/1,147.37 = 610.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.72x = 1,147.37 × 610.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.72x = 700,844.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,844.96/765.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.28

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