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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.46, 1,142.56 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.46, 1,142.56 and 396.24 is: 594.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.46 : 1,142.56 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.46/1,142.56 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.46x = 1,142.56 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.46x = 452,727.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,727.97/761.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.55

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