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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.30, 1,142.34 and 396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.30, 1,142.34 and 396.38 is: 594.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.30 : 1,142.34 = 396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.30/1,142.34 = 396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.30x = 1,142.34 × 396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.30x = 452,800.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,800.73/761.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.77

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