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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.26, 1,147.64 and 706.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.26, 1,147.64 and 706.32 is: 1,057.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.26 : 1,147.64 = 706.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.26/1,147.64 = 706.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.26x = 1,147.64 × 706.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.26x = 810,597.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,597.55/766.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.86

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