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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.86, 1,149.96 and 675.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.86, 1,149.96 and 675.32 is: 1,014.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.86 : 1,149.96 = 675.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.86/1,149.96 = 675.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.86x = 1,149.96 × 675.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.86x = 776,590.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,590.99/765.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.01

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