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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.40, 1,142.40 and 659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.40, 1,142.40 and 659.20 is: 987.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.40 : 1,142.40 = 659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.40/1,142.40 = 659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.40x = 1,142.40 × 659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.40x = 753,070.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,070.08/762.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.76

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