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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.47, 1,142.81 and 391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.47, 1,142.81 and 391.26 is: 587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.47 : 1,142.81 = 391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.47/1,142.81 = 391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.47x = 1,142.81 × 391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.47x = 447,140.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,140.37/761.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.20

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