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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.56, 1,142.64 and 716.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.56, 1,142.64 and 716.88 is: 1,077.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.56 : 1,142.64 = 716.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.56/1,142.64 = 716.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.56x = 1,142.64 × 716.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.56x = 819,135.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,135.76/760.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.02

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