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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.92, 1,147.18 and 671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.92, 1,147.18 and 671.20 is: 1,010.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.92 : 1,147.18 = 671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.92/1,147.18 = 671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.92x = 1,147.18 × 671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.92x = 769,987.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,987.22/761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.59

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