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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761, 1,142.08 and 395.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761, 1,142.08 and 395.86 is: 594.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761 : 1,142.08 = 395.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761/1,142.08 = 395.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761x = 1,142.08 × 395.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761x = 452,103.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,103.79/761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.09

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