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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.56, 1,142.02 and 681.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.56, 1,142.02 and 681.88 is: 1,019.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.56 : 1,142.02 = 681.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.56/1,142.02 = 681.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.56x = 1,142.02 × 681.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.56x = 778,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,720.60/763.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.86

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