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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.50, 1,141.80 and 371.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.50, 1,141.80 and 371.79 is: 557.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.50 : 1,141.80 = 371.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.50/1,141.80 = 371.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.50x = 1,141.80 × 371.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.50x = 424,508.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,508.43/761.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.46

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