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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.55, 1,140.21 and 575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.55, 1,140.21 and 575.88 is: 862.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.55 : 1,140.21 = 575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.55/1,140.21 = 575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.55x = 1,140.21 × 575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.55x = 656,624.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,624.13/761.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.22

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