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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.52, 1,141.36 and 370.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.52, 1,141.36 and 370.93 is: 555.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.52 : 1,141.36 = 370.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.52/1,141.36 = 370.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.52x = 1,141.36 × 370.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.52x = 423,368.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,368.02/761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.95

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