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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.53, 1,156.91 and 701.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.53, 1,156.91 and 701.79 is: 1,057.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.53 : 1,156.91 = 701.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.53/1,156.91 = 701.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.53x = 1,156.91 × 701.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.53x = 811,905.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,905.25/767.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.82

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