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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.74, 1,151.16 and 605.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.74, 1,151.16 and 605.36 is: 910.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.74 : 1,151.16 = 605.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.74/1,151.16 = 605.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.74x = 1,151.16 × 605.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.74x = 696,866.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,866.22/765.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.06

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