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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.88, 1,145.84 and 718.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.88, 1,145.84 and 718.80 is: 1,078.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.88 : 1,145.84 = 718.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.88/1,145.84 = 718.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.88x = 1,145.84 × 718.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.88x = 823,629.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,629.79/763.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.22

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