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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766, 1,147.74 and 693.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766, 1,147.74 and 693.08 is: 1,038.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766 : 1,147.74 = 693.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766/1,147.74 = 693.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766x = 1,147.74 × 693.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766x = 795,475.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,475.64/766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.48

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