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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.65, 1,141.79 and 350.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.65, 1,141.79 and 350.57 is: 525.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.65 : 1,141.79 = 350.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.65/1,141.79 = 350.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.65x = 1,141.79 × 350.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.65x = 400,278.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,278.42/761.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.54

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