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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.09, 1,141.83 and 395.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.09, 1,141.83 and 395.78 is: 593.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.09 : 1,141.83 = 395.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.09/1,141.83 = 395.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.09x = 1,141.83 × 395.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.09x = 451,907.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,907.77/761.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.77

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