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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.10, 1,149.63 and 700.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.10, 1,149.63 and 700.82 is: 1,051.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.10 : 1,149.63 = 700.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.10/1,149.63 = 700.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.10x = 1,149.63 × 700.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.10x = 805,683.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,683.70/766.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.67

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