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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.02, 1,141.96 and 608.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.02, 1,141.96 and 608.42 is: 911.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.02 : 1,141.96 = 608.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.02/1,141.96 = 608.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.02x = 1,141.96 × 608.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.02x = 694,791.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,791.30/762.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.78

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