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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.10, 1,147.26 and 687.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.10, 1,147.26 and 687.08 is: 1,024.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.10 : 1,147.26 = 687.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.10/1,147.26 = 687.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.10x = 1,147.26 × 687.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.10x = 788,264.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,264.85/769.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.93

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