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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761, 1,141.72 and 436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761, 1,141.72 and 436.60 is: 655.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761 : 1,141.72 = 436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761/1,141.72 = 436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761x = 1,141.72 × 436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761x = 498,474.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,474.95/761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.03

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