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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.62, 1,151.61 and 695.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.62, 1,151.61 and 695.31 is: 1,043.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.62 : 1,151.61 = 695.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.62/1,151.61 = 695.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.62x = 1,151.61 × 695.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.62x = 800,725.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,725.95/767.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.13

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