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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.34, 1,141.73 and 371.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.34, 1,141.73 and 371.23 is: 556.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.34 : 1,141.73 = 371.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.34/1,141.73 = 371.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.34x = 1,141.73 × 371.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.34x = 423,844.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,844.43/761.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.71

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