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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.08, 1,138.22 and 700.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.08, 1,138.22 and 700.16 is: 1,044.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.08 : 1,138.22 = 700.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.08/1,138.22 = 700.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.08x = 1,138.22 × 700.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.08x = 796,936.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,936.12/763.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.37

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