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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.40, 1,141.56 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.40, 1,141.56 and 371.52 is: 557.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.40 : 1,141.56 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.40/1,141.56 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.40x = 1,141.56 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.40x = 424,112.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,112.37/761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.02

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