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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.36, 1,145.14 and 685.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.36, 1,145.14 and 685.34 is: 1,022.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.36 : 1,145.14 = 685.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.36/1,145.14 = 685.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.36x = 1,145.14 × 685.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.36x = 784,802.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,802.81/767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.74

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