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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.68, 1,140.54 and 652.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.68, 1,140.54 and 652.68 is: 977.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.68 : 1,140.54 = 652.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.68/1,140.54 = 652.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.68x = 1,140.54 × 652.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.68x = 744,407.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,407.65/761.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.32

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