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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.57, 1,141.56 and 391.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.57, 1,141.56 and 391.62 is: 587.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.57 : 1,141.56 = 391.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.57/1,141.56 = 391.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.57x = 1,141.56 × 391.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.57x = 447,057.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,057.73/761.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.02

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