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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.10, 1,140.30 and 472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.10, 1,140.30 and 472.20 is: 707.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.10 : 1,140.30 = 472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.10/1,140.30 = 472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.10x = 1,140.30 × 472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.10x = 538,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,449.66/761.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.46

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