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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.37, 1,142.57 and 293.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.37, 1,142.57 and 293.25 is: 440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.37 : 1,142.57 = 293.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.37/1,142.57 = 293.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.37x = 1,142.57 × 293.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.37x = 335,063.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,063.67/761.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.08

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