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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.59, 1,142.39 and 437.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.59, 1,142.39 and 437.05 is: 655.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.59 : 1,142.39 = 437.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.59/1,142.39 = 437.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.59x = 1,142.39 × 437.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.59x = 499,284.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,284.07/761.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.58

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