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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.24, 1,141.26 and 395.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.24, 1,141.26 and 395.79 is: 593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.24 : 1,141.26 = 395.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.24/1,141.26 = 395.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.24x = 1,141.26 × 395.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.24x = 451,699.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,699.30/761.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.38

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