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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.79, 1,141.90 and 703.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.79, 1,141.90 and 703.49 is: 1,055.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.79 : 1,141.90 = 703.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.79/1,141.90 = 703.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.79x = 1,141.90 × 703.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.79x = 803,307.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,307.76/760.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.88

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