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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.34, 1,145.52 and 701.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.34, 1,145.52 and 701.38 is: 1,052.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.34 : 1,145.52 = 701.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.34/1,145.52 = 701.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.34x = 1,145.52 × 701.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.34x = 803,444.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,444.82/763.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.54

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