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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.71, 1,141.17 and 715.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.71, 1,141.17 and 715.14 is: 1,072.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.71 : 1,141.17 = 715.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.71/1,141.17 = 715.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.71x = 1,141.17 × 715.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.71x = 816,096.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,096.31/760.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.81

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