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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.24, 1,148.10 and 715.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.24, 1,148.10 and 715.74 is: 1,071.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.24 : 1,148.10 = 715.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.24/1,148.10 = 715.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.24x = 1,148.10 × 715.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.24x = 821,741.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,741.09/767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.04

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