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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.59, 1,142.16 and 721.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.59, 1,142.16 and 721.62 is: 1,083.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.59 : 1,142.16 = 721.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.59/1,142.16 = 721.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.59x = 1,142.16 × 721.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.59x = 824,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,205.50/760.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.64

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