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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.28, 1,142.64 and 653.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.28, 1,142.64 and 653.28 is: 980.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.28 : 1,142.64 = 653.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.28/1,142.64 = 653.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.28x = 1,142.64 × 653.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.28x = 746,463.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,463.86/761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.54

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