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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.41, 1,142.88 and 616.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.41, 1,142.88 and 616.86 is: 925.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.41 : 1,142.88 = 616.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.41/1,142.88 = 616.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.41x = 1,142.88 × 616.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.41x = 704,996.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,996.96/761.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.91

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