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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.16, 1,142.32 and 704.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.16, 1,142.32 and 704.24 is: 1,050.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.16 : 1,142.32 = 704.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.16/1,142.32 = 704.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.16x = 1,142.32 × 704.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.16x = 804,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,467.44/766.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.00

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