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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.66, 1,148.64 and 696.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.66, 1,148.64 and 696.10 is: 1,044.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.66 : 1,148.64 = 696.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.66/1,148.64 = 696.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.66x = 1,148.64 × 696.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.66x = 799,568.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,568.30/765.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.29

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