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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.32, 1,142.16 and 396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.32, 1,142.16 and 396.08 is: 594.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.32 : 1,142.16 = 396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.32/1,142.16 = 396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.32x = 1,142.16 × 396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.32x = 452,386.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,386.73/761.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.21

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