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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.43, 1,148.56 and 712.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.43, 1,148.56 and 712.33 is: 1,063.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.43 : 1,148.56 = 712.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.43/1,148.56 = 712.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.43x = 1,148.56 × 712.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.43x = 818,149.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,149.09/769.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.31

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