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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.62, 1,142.67 and 376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.62, 1,142.67 and 376.60 is: 565.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.62 : 1,142.67 = 376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.62/1,142.67 = 376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.62x = 1,142.67 × 376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.62x = 430,329.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,329.52/761.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.02

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