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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.28, 1,140.72 and 555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.28, 1,140.72 and 555.60 is: 832.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.28 : 1,140.72 = 555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.28/1,140.72 = 555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.28x = 1,140.72 × 555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.28x = 633,784.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,784.03/761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.52

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