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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.09, 1,141.36 and 370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.09, 1,141.36 and 370.98 is: 556.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.09 : 1,141.36 = 370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.09/1,141.36 = 370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.09x = 1,141.36 × 370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.09x = 423,420.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,420.81/761.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.33

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