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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.32, 1,142.84 and 660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.32, 1,142.84 and 660.80 is: 990.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.32 : 1,142.84 = 660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.32/1,142.84 = 660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.32x = 1,142.84 × 660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.32x = 755,188.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,188.67/762.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.65

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