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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.52, 1,142.85 and 371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.52, 1,142.85 and 371.73 is: 557.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.52 : 1,142.85 = 371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.52/1,142.85 = 371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.52x = 1,142.85 × 371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.52x = 424,835.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,835.07/761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.88

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