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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.20, 1,146.60 and 701.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.20, 1,146.60 and 701.40 is: 1,049.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.20 : 1,146.60 = 701.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.20/1,146.60 = 701.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.20x = 1,146.60 × 701.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.20x = 804,225.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,225.24/766.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.63

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