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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.58, 1,142.33 and 469.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.58, 1,142.33 and 469.14 is: 703.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.58 : 1,142.33 = 469.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.58/1,142.33 = 469.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.58x = 1,142.33 × 469.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.58x = 535,913.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,913.81/761.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.69

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