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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.33, 1,142.00 and 650.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.33, 1,142.00 and 650.93 is: 976.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.33 : 1,142.00 = 650.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.33/1,142.00 = 650.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.33x = 1,142.00 × 650.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.33x = 743,363.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,363.48/761.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.40

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