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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.80, 1,143.14 and 608.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.80, 1,143.14 and 608.05 is: 911.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.80 : 1,143.14 = 608.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.80/1,143.14 = 608.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.80x = 1,143.14 × 608.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.80x = 695,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,084.94/762.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.23

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