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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.73, 1,135.14 and 662.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.73, 1,135.14 and 662.31 is: 988.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.73 : 1,135.14 = 662.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.73/1,135.14 = 662.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.73x = 1,135.14 × 662.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.73x = 751,814.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,814.57/760.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.28

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