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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.23, 1,140.62 and 688.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.23, 1,140.62 and 688.33 is: 1,031.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.23 : 1,140.62 = 688.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.23/1,140.62 = 688.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.23x = 1,140.62 × 688.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.23x = 785,122.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,122.96/761.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.39

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