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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.72, 1,151.82 and 658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.72, 1,151.82 and 658.80 is: 990.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.72 : 1,151.82 = 658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.72/1,151.82 = 658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.72x = 1,151.82 × 658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.72x = 758,819.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,819.02/765.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.99

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