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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.68, 1,136.18 and 688.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.68, 1,136.18 and 688.72 is: 1,027.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.68 : 1,136.18 = 688.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.68/1,136.18 = 688.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.68x = 1,136.18 × 688.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.68x = 782,509.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,509.89/761.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.35

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