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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.17, 1,147.65 and 699.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.17, 1,147.65 and 699.91 is: 1,051.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.17 : 1,147.65 = 699.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.17/1,147.65 = 699.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.17x = 1,147.65 × 699.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.17x = 803,251.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,251.71/764.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.14

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