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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.76, 1,154.63 and 690.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.76, 1,154.63 and 690.64 is: 1,040.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.76 : 1,154.63 = 690.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.76/1,154.63 = 690.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.76x = 1,154.63 × 690.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.76x = 797,433.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,433.66/766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.00

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