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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.44, 1,143.63 and 717.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.44, 1,143.63 and 717.35 is: 1,076.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.44 : 1,143.63 = 717.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.44/1,143.63 = 717.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.44x = 1,143.63 × 717.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.44x = 820,377.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,377.26/762.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.00

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