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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.47, 1,141.11 and 646.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.47, 1,141.11 and 646.26 is: 969.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.47 : 1,141.11 = 646.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.47/1,141.11 = 646.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.47x = 1,141.11 × 646.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.47x = 737,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,453.75/760.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.73

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