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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.25, 1,148.19 and 715.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.25, 1,148.19 and 715.07 is: 1,067.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.25 : 1,148.19 = 715.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.25/1,148.19 = 715.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.25x = 1,148.19 × 715.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.25x = 821,032.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,032.65/769.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.32

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