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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.53, 1,144.56 and 691.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.53, 1,144.56 and 691.57 is: 1,035.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.53 : 1,144.56 = 691.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.53/1,144.56 = 691.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.53x = 1,144.56 × 691.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.53x = 791,539.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,539.90/764.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.34

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