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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.26, 1,141.36 and 607.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.26, 1,141.36 and 607.14 is: 909.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.26 : 1,141.36 = 607.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.26/1,141.36 = 607.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.26x = 1,141.36 × 607.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.26x = 692,963.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,963.79/762.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.10

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