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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.26, 1,149.48 and 706.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.26, 1,149.48 and 706.14 is: 1,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.26 : 1,149.48 = 706.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.26/1,149.48 = 706.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.26x = 1,149.48 × 706.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.26x = 811,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,693.81/766.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.29

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