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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.10, 1,140.29 and 682.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.10, 1,140.29 and 682.09 is: 1,017.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.10 : 1,140.29 = 682.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.10/1,140.29 = 682.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.10x = 1,140.29 × 682.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.10x = 777,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,775.56/764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.90

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