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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.92, 1,154.56 and 698.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.92, 1,154.56 and 698.88 is: 1,052.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.92 : 1,154.56 = 698.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.92/1,154.56 = 698.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.92x = 1,154.56 × 698.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.92x = 806,898.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,898.89/766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.13

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