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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.64, 1,142.87 and 731.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.64, 1,142.87 and 731.67 is: 1,097.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.64 : 1,142.87 = 731.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.64/1,142.87 = 731.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.64x = 1,142.87 × 731.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.64x = 836,200.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,200.03/761.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.89

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