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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.17, 1,139.77 and 652.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.17, 1,139.77 and 652.18 is: 976.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.17 : 1,139.77 = 652.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.17/1,139.77 = 652.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.17x = 1,139.77 × 652.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.17x = 743,337.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,337.77/761.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.57

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