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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.88, 1,138.31 and 716.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.88, 1,138.31 and 716.44 is: 1,069.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.88 : 1,138.31 = 716.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.88/1,138.31 = 716.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.88x = 1,138.31 × 716.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.88x = 815,530.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,530.82/762.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.02

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