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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.31, 1,142.01 and 646.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.31, 1,142.01 and 646.56 is: 969.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.31 : 1,142.01 = 646.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.31/1,142.01 = 646.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.31x = 1,142.01 × 646.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.31x = 738,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,377.99/761.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.88

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