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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.34, 1,139.22 and 703.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.34, 1,139.22 and 703.23 is: 1,052.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.34 : 1,139.22 = 703.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.34/1,139.22 = 703.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.34x = 1,139.22 × 703.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.34x = 801,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,133.68/761.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.27

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