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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.49, 1,142.71 and 669.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.49, 1,142.71 and 669.54 is: 1,003.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.49 : 1,142.71 = 669.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.49/1,142.71 = 669.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.49x = 1,142.71 × 669.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.49x = 765,089.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,089.45/762.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.41

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