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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.75, 1,149.74 and 693.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.75, 1,149.74 and 693.79 is: 1,038.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.75 : 1,149.74 = 693.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.75/1,149.74 = 693.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.75x = 1,149.74 × 693.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.75x = 797,681.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,681.51/767.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.98

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