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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.22, 1,142.44 and 555.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.22, 1,142.44 and 555.88 is: 834.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.22 : 1,142.44 = 555.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.22/1,142.44 = 555.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.22x = 1,142.44 × 555.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.22x = 635,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,059.55/761.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.27

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