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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.98, 1,141.60 and 682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.98, 1,141.60 and 682.96 is: 1,019.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.98 : 1,141.60 = 682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.98/1,141.60 = 682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.98x = 1,141.60 × 682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.98x = 779,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,663.72/764.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.20

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