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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.26, 1,142.85 and 608.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.26, 1,142.85 and 608.14 is: 910.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.26 : 1,142.85 = 608.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.26/1,142.85 = 608.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.26x = 1,142.85 × 608.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.26x = 695,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,012.80/763.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.58

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