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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.55, 1,152.28 and 693.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.55, 1,152.28 and 693.01 is: 1,037.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.55 : 1,152.28 = 693.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.55/1,152.28 = 693.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.55x = 1,152.28 × 693.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.55x = 798,533.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,533.49/769.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.66

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