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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.34, 1,143.72 and 706.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.34, 1,143.72 and 706.26 is: 1,056.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.34 : 1,143.72 = 706.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.34/1,143.72 = 706.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.34x = 1,143.72 × 706.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.34x = 807,763.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,763.69/764.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.81

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