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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.42, 1,147.06 and 711.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.42, 1,147.06 and 711.32 is: 1,061.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.42 : 1,147.06 = 711.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.42/1,147.06 = 711.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.42x = 1,147.06 × 711.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.42x = 815,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,926.72/768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.82

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