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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.95, 1,143.01 and 614.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.95, 1,143.01 and 614.87 is: 923.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.95 : 1,143.01 = 614.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.95/1,143.01 = 614.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.95x = 1,143.01 × 614.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.95x = 702,797.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,797.61/760.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.58

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