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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.81, 1,142.91 and 694.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.81, 1,142.91 and 694.17 is: 1,041.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.81 : 1,142.91 = 694.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.81/1,142.91 = 694.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.81x = 1,142.91 × 694.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.81x = 793,373.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,373.83/761.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.44

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