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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.20, 1,147.01 and 683.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.20, 1,147.01 and 683.18 is: 1,022.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.20 : 1,147.01 = 683.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.20/1,147.01 = 683.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.20x = 1,147.01 × 683.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.20x = 783,605.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,605.14/766.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.72

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