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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.86, 1,142.86 and 656.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.86, 1,142.86 and 656.10 is: 979.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.86 : 1,142.86 = 656.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.86/1,142.86 = 656.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.86x = 1,142.86 × 656.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.86x = 749,830.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,830.04/765.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.08

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