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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.82, 1,142.20 and 607.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.82, 1,142.20 and 607.70 is: 909.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.82 : 1,142.20 = 607.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.82/1,142.20 = 607.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.82x = 1,142.20 × 607.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.82x = 694,118.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,118.56/762.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.94

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