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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.84, 1,062.12 and 718.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.84, 1,062.12 and 718.32 is: 996.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.84 : 1,062.12 = 718.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.84/1,062.12 = 718.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.84x = 1,062.12 × 718.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.84x = 762,942.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,942.04/765.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.22

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