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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.13, 1,140.98 and 375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.13, 1,140.98 and 375.93 is: 563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.13 : 1,140.98 = 375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.13/1,140.98 = 375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.13x = 1,140.98 × 375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.13x = 428,926.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,926.73/761.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.54

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