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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.84, 1,138.77 and 694.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.84, 1,138.77 and 694.80 is: 1,037.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.84 : 1,138.77 = 694.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.84/1,138.77 = 694.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.84x = 1,138.77 × 694.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.84x = 791,217.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,217.40/762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.20

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