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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.46, 1,154.25 and 694.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.46, 1,154.25 and 694.17 is: 1,045.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.46 : 1,154.25 = 694.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.46/1,154.25 = 694.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.46x = 1,154.25 × 694.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.46x = 801,245.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,245.72/766.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.38

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