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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.18, 1,142.18 and 607.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.18, 1,142.18 and 607.42 is: 910.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.18 : 1,142.18 = 607.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.18/1,142.18 = 607.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.18x = 1,142.18 × 607.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.18x = 693,782.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,782.98/762.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.26

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