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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.36, 1,150.71 and 675.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.36, 1,150.71 and 675.82 is: 1,014.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.36 : 1,150.71 = 675.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.36/1,150.71 = 675.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.36x = 1,150.71 × 675.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.36x = 777,672.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,672.83/766.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.76

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