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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.22, 1,143.04 and 576.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.22, 1,143.04 and 576.14 is: 865.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.22 : 1,143.04 = 576.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.22/1,143.04 = 576.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.22x = 1,143.04 × 576.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.22x = 658,551.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,551.07/761.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.13

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