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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.18, 1,133.95 and 687.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.18, 1,133.95 and 687.22 is: 1,025.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.18 : 1,133.95 = 687.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.18/1,133.95 = 687.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.18x = 1,133.95 × 687.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.18x = 779,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,273.12/760.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.12

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