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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.34, 1,141.50 and 615.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.34, 1,141.50 and 615.27 is: 922.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.34 : 1,141.50 = 615.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.34/1,141.50 = 615.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.34x = 1,141.50 × 615.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.34x = 702,330.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,330.71/761.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.49

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