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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.73, 1,148.85 and 716.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.73, 1,148.85 and 716.24 is: 1,071.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.73 : 1,148.85 = 716.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.73/1,148.85 = 716.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.73x = 1,148.85 × 716.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.73x = 822,852.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,852.32/767.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.80

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