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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.41, 1,134.79 and 760.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.41, 1,134.79 and 760.20 is: 1,132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.41 : 1,134.79 = 760.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.41/1,134.79 = 760.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.41x = 1,134.79 × 760.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.41x = 862,667.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,667.36/761.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.99

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