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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.67, 1,143.90 and 697.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.67, 1,143.90 and 697.41 is: 1,047.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.67 : 1,143.90 = 697.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.67/1,143.90 = 697.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.67x = 1,143.90 × 697.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.67x = 797,767.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,767.30/761.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.39

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