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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.78, 1,147.50 and 715.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.78, 1,147.50 and 715.67 is: 1,078.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.78 : 1,147.50 = 715.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.78/1,147.50 = 715.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.78x = 1,147.50 × 715.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.78x = 821,231.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,231.33/761.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.04

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