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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.74, 1,142.06 and 615.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.74, 1,142.06 and 615.67 is: 923.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.74 : 1,142.06 = 615.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.74/1,142.06 = 615.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.74x = 1,142.06 × 615.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.74x = 703,132.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,132.08/761.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.06

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