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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.05, 1,150.21 and 696.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.05, 1,150.21 and 696.01 is: 1,047.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.05 : 1,150.21 = 696.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.05/1,150.21 = 696.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.05x = 1,150.21 × 696.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.05x = 800,557.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,557.66/764.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.78

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