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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.30, 1,142.68 and 396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.30, 1,142.68 and 396.36 is: 594.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.30 : 1,142.68 = 396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.30/1,142.68 = 396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.30x = 1,142.68 × 396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.30x = 452,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,912.64/761.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.92

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