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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.56, 1,141.02 and 700.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.56, 1,141.02 and 700.56 is: 1,051.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.56 : 1,141.02 = 700.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.56/1,141.02 = 700.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.56x = 1,141.02 × 700.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.56x = 799,352.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,352.97/760.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.01

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