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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.04, 1,142.01 and 395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.04, 1,142.01 and 395.96 is: 594.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.04 : 1,142.01 = 395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.04/1,142.01 = 395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.04x = 1,142.01 × 395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.04x = 452,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,184.57/761.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.17

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