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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.02, 1,058.88 and 692.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.02, 1,058.88 and 692.32 is: 955.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.02 : 1,058.88 = 692.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.02/1,058.88 = 692.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.02x = 1,058.88 × 692.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.02x = 733,083.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,083.80/767.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.76

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