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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.76, 1,054.58 and 687.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.76, 1,054.58 and 687.26 is: 947.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.76 : 1,054.58 = 687.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.76/1,054.58 = 687.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.76x = 1,054.58 × 687.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.76x = 724,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,770.65/764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.71

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