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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.84, 1,148.16 and 684.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.84, 1,148.16 and 684.72 is: 1,026.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.84 : 1,148.16 = 684.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.84/1,148.16 = 684.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.84x = 1,148.16 × 684.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.84x = 786,168.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,168.12/765.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.54

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