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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.00, 1,141.02 and 371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.00, 1,141.02 and 371.12 is: 556.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.00 : 1,141.02 = 371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.00/1,141.02 = 371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.00x = 1,141.02 × 371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.00x = 423,449.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,449.64/761.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.44

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