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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.59, 1,141.44 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.59, 1,141.44 and 350.92 is: 525.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.59 : 1,141.44 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.59/1,141.44 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.59x = 1,141.44 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.59x = 400,554.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,554.12/761.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.94

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