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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.52, 1,142.40 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.52, 1,142.40 and 377.04 is: 565.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.52 : 1,142.40 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.52/1,142.40 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.52x = 1,142.40 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.52x = 430,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,730.50/761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.62

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