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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.43, 1,136.17 and 714.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.43, 1,136.17 and 714.99 is: 1,066.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.43 : 1,136.17 = 714.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.43/1,136.17 = 714.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.43x = 1,136.17 × 714.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.43x = 812,350.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,350.19/761.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.87

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