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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.22, 1,145.04 and 690.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.22, 1,145.04 and 690.93 is: 1,036.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.22 : 1,145.04 = 690.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.22/1,145.04 = 690.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.22x = 1,145.04 × 690.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.22x = 791,139.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,139.90/763.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.58

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