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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.12, 1,135.98 and 703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.12, 1,135.98 and 703.80 is: 1,049.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.12 : 1,135.98 = 703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.12/1,135.98 = 703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.12x = 1,135.98 × 703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.12x = 799,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,502.72/762.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.05

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