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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.62, 1,142.30 and 707.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.62, 1,142.30 and 707.54 is: 1,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.62 : 1,142.30 = 707.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.62/1,142.30 = 707.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.62x = 1,142.30 × 707.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.62x = 808,219.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,219.00/762.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.80

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