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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.04, 1,142.78 and 624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.04, 1,142.78 and 624.96 is: 938.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.04 : 1,142.78 = 624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.04/1,142.78 = 624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.04x = 1,142.78 × 624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.04x = 714,188.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,188.66/761.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.44

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