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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.28, 1,141.92 and 421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.28, 1,141.92 and 421.44 is: 632.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.28 : 1,141.92 = 421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.28/1,141.92 = 421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.28x = 1,141.92 × 421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.28x = 481,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,250.76/761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.16

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