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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.43, 1,141.08 and 427.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.43, 1,141.08 and 427.58 is: 640.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.43 : 1,141.08 = 427.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.43/1,141.08 = 427.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.43x = 1,141.08 × 427.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.43x = 487,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,901.16/761.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.77

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