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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.12, 1,138.67 and 717.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.12, 1,138.67 and 717.95 is: 1,069.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.12 : 1,138.67 = 717.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.12/1,138.67 = 717.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.12x = 1,138.67 × 717.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.12x = 817,498.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,498.84/764.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.86

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