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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.54, 1,141.62 and 617.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.54, 1,141.62 and 617.98 is: 927.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.54 : 1,141.62 = 617.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.54/1,141.62 = 617.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.54x = 1,141.62 × 617.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.54x = 705,498.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,498.33/760.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.63

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