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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.59, 1,142.58 and 396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.59, 1,142.58 and 396.28 is: 594.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.59 : 1,142.58 = 396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.59/1,142.58 = 396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.59x = 1,142.58 × 396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.59x = 452,775.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,775.89/761.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.52

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