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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.04, 1,153.79 and 699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.04, 1,153.79 and 699.44 is: 1,053.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.04 : 1,153.79 = 699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.04/1,153.79 = 699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.04x = 1,153.79 × 699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.04x = 807,006.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,006.88/766.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.48

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