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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.59, 1,147.65 and 693.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.59, 1,147.65 and 693.63 is: 1,038.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.59 : 1,147.65 = 693.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.59/1,147.65 = 693.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.59x = 1,147.65 × 693.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.59x = 796,044.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,044.47/766.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.42

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