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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.40, 1,142.08 and 396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.40, 1,142.08 and 396 is: 593.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.40 : 1,142.08 = 396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.40/1,142.08 = 396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.40x = 1,142.08 × 396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.40x = 452,263.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,263.68/761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.99

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