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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.50, 1,141.68 and 669.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.50, 1,141.68 and 669.10 is: 1,001.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.50 : 1,141.68 = 669.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.50/1,141.68 = 669.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.50x = 1,141.68 × 669.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.50x = 763,898.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,898.09/762.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.83

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