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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.75, 1,148.60 and 662.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.75, 1,148.60 and 662.70 is: 994.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.75 : 1,148.60 = 662.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.75/1,148.60 = 662.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.75x = 1,148.60 × 662.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.75x = 761,173.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,173.91/765.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.02

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