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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.10, 1,141.02 and 396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.10, 1,141.02 and 396.06 is: 593.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.10 : 1,141.02 = 396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.10/1,141.02 = 396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.10x = 1,141.02 × 396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.10x = 451,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,912.38/761.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.76

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