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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.19, 1,154.03 and 687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.19, 1,154.03 and 687.52 is: 1,031.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.19 : 1,154.03 = 687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.19/1,154.03 = 687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.19x = 1,154.03 × 687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.19x = 793,412.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,412.38/769.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.49

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