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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.50, 1,141.16 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.50, 1,141.16 and 375.75 is: 563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.50 : 1,141.16 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.50/1,141.16 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.50x = 1,141.16 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.50x = 428,788.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,788.99/760.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.83

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