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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.06, 1,151.72 and 697.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.06, 1,151.72 and 697.02 is: 1,049.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.06 : 1,151.72 = 697.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.06/1,151.72 = 697.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.06x = 1,151.72 × 697.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.06x = 802,771.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,771.87/765.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.29

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