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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.28, 1,143.84 and 690.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.28, 1,143.84 and 690.24 is: 1,037.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.28 : 1,143.84 = 690.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.28/1,143.84 = 690.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.28x = 1,143.84 × 690.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.28x = 789,524.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,524.12/761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.10

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