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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.58, 1,142.60 and 371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.58, 1,142.60 and 371.56 is: 557.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.58 : 1,142.60 = 371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.58/1,142.60 = 371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.58x = 1,142.60 × 371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.58x = 424,544.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,544.46/761.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.45

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