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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.07, 1,152.06 and 651.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.07, 1,152.06 and 651.43 is: 975.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.07 : 1,152.06 = 651.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.07/1,152.06 = 651.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.07x = 1,152.06 × 651.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.07x = 750,486.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,486.45/769.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.84

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