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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.08, 1,140.80 and 624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.08, 1,140.80 and 624.76 is: 936.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.08 : 1,140.80 = 624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.08/1,140.80 = 624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.08x = 1,140.80 × 624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.08x = 712,726.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,726.21/761.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.47

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