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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.40, 1,150.13 and 709.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.40, 1,150.13 and 709.38 is: 1,064.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.40 : 1,150.13 = 709.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.40/1,150.13 = 709.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.40x = 1,150.13 × 709.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.40x = 815,880.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,880.99/766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.57

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