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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.40, 1,044.90 and 712.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.40, 1,044.90 and 712.80 is: 978.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.40 : 1,044.90 = 712.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.40/1,044.90 = 712.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.40x = 1,044.90 × 712.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.40x = 744,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,804.72/761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.20

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