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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.28, 1,144.92 and 685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.28, 1,144.92 and 685.44 is: 1,022.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.28 : 1,144.92 = 685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.28/1,144.92 = 685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.28x = 1,144.92 × 685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.28x = 784,773.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,773.96/767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.80

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