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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.12, 1,142.08 and 599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.12, 1,142.08 and 599.12 is: 898.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.12 : 1,142.08 = 599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.12/1,142.08 = 599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.12x = 1,142.08 × 599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.12x = 684,242.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,242.97/761.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.99

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