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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.91, 1,142.01 and 700.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.91, 1,142.01 and 700.38 is: 1,049.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.91 : 1,142.01 = 700.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.91/1,142.01 = 700.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.91x = 1,142.01 × 700.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.91x = 799,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,840.96/761.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.78

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