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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.56, 1,143.12 and 694.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.56, 1,143.12 and 694.94 is: 1,041.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.56 : 1,143.12 = 694.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.56/1,143.12 = 694.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.56x = 1,143.12 × 694.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.56x = 794,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,399.81/762.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.75

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