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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.40, 1,141.72 and 371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.40, 1,141.72 and 371.43 is: 556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.40 : 1,141.72 = 371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.40/1,141.72 = 371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.40x = 1,141.72 × 371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.40x = 424,068.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,068.13/761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.96

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