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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.04, 1,140.88 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.04, 1,140.88 and 376 is: 563.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.04 : 1,140.88 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.04/1,140.88 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.04x = 1,140.88 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.04x = 428,970.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,970.88/761.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.66

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