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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.27, 1,142.13 and 371.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.27, 1,142.13 and 371.21 is: 556.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.27 : 1,142.13 = 371.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.27/1,142.13 = 371.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.27x = 1,142.13 × 371.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.27x = 423,970.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,970.08/761.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.93

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