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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.82, 1,053.93 and 690.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.82, 1,053.93 and 690.30 is: 951.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.82 : 1,053.93 = 690.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.82/1,053.93 = 690.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.82x = 1,053.93 × 690.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.82x = 727,527.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,527.88/764.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.24

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