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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.38, 1,142.06 and 437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.38, 1,142.06 and 437.58 is: 656.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.38 : 1,142.06 = 437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.38/1,142.06 = 437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.38x = 1,142.06 × 437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.38x = 499,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,742.61/761.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.36

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