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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.34, 1,140.80 and 472.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.34, 1,140.80 and 472.17 is: 707.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.34 : 1,140.80 = 472.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.34/1,140.80 = 472.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.34x = 1,140.80 × 472.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.34x = 538,649.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,649.18/761.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.50

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