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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.15, 1,141.04 and 396.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.15, 1,141.04 and 396.19 is: 593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.15 : 1,141.04 = 396.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.15/1,141.04 = 396.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.15x = 1,141.04 × 396.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.15x = 452,068.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,068.83/761.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.93

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