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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.13, 1,142.37 and 371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.13, 1,142.37 and 371.34 is: 557.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.13 : 1,142.37 = 371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.13/1,142.37 = 371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.13x = 1,142.37 × 371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.13x = 424,207.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,207.68/761.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.34

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