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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.80, 1,152.24 and 694.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.80, 1,152.24 and 694.36 is: 1,042.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.80 : 1,152.24 = 694.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.80/1,152.24 = 694.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.80x = 1,152.24 × 694.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.80x = 800,069.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,069.37/767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.03

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