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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.93, 1,151.55 and 696.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.93, 1,151.55 and 696.89 is: 1,049.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.93 : 1,151.55 = 696.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.93/1,151.55 = 696.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.93x = 1,151.55 × 696.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.93x = 802,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,497.92/764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.12

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