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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.65, 1,054.01 and 691.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.65, 1,054.01 and 691.74 is: 952.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.65 : 1,054.01 = 691.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.65/1,054.01 = 691.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.65x = 1,054.01 × 691.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.65x = 729,102.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,102.61/765.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.26

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