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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.60, 1,054.89 and 702.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.60, 1,054.89 and 702.69 is: 968.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.60 : 1,054.89 = 702.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.60/1,054.89 = 702.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.60x = 1,054.89 × 702.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.60x = 741,260.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,260.65/765.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.21

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