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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.36, 1,140.57 and 468.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.36, 1,140.57 and 468.00 is: 701.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.36 : 1,140.57 = 468.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.36/1,140.57 = 468.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.36x = 1,140.57 × 468.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.36x = 533,785.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,785.33/761.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.09

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