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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.72, 1,150.20 and 650.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.72, 1,150.20 and 650.16 is: 976.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.72 : 1,150.20 = 650.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.72/1,150.20 = 650.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.72x = 1,150.20 × 650.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.72x = 747,814.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,814.03/765.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.62

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