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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.43, 1,142.82 and 581.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.43, 1,142.82 and 581.07 is: 872.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.43 : 1,142.82 = 581.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.43/1,142.82 = 581.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.43x = 1,142.82 × 581.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.43x = 664,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,058.42/761.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.12

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