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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.00, 1,142.24 and 391.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.00, 1,142.24 and 391.10 is: 587.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.00 : 1,142.24 = 391.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.00/1,142.24 = 391.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.00x = 1,142.24 × 391.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.00x = 446,722.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,722.40/761.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.02

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