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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.20, 1,141.80 and 437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.20, 1,141.80 and 437.20 is: 655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.20 : 1,141.80 = 437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.20/1,141.80 = 437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.20x = 1,141.80 × 437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.20x = 499,194.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,194.96/761.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.80

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