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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.06, 1,150.22 and 696.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.06, 1,150.22 and 696.02 is: 1,047.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.06 : 1,150.22 = 696.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.06/1,150.22 = 696.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.06x = 1,150.22 × 696.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.06x = 800,576.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,576.12/764.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.79

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