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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.34, 1,053.58 and 700.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.34, 1,053.58 and 700.78 is: 965.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.34 : 1,053.58 = 700.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.34/1,053.58 = 700.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.34x = 1,053.58 × 700.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.34x = 738,325.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,325.70/764.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.97

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