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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.43, 1,054.24 and 687.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.43, 1,054.24 and 687.07 is: 947.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.43 : 1,054.24 = 687.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.43/1,054.24 = 687.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.43x = 1,054.24 × 687.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.43x = 724,336.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,336.68/764.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.55

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