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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.42, 1,142.50 and 415.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.42, 1,142.50 and 415.06 is: 622.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.42 : 1,142.50 = 415.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.42/1,142.50 = 415.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.42x = 1,142.50 × 415.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.42x = 474,206.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,206.05/761.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.79

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