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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.68, 1,142.45 and 371.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.68, 1,142.45 and 371.53 is: 557.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.68 : 1,142.45 = 371.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.68/1,142.45 = 371.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.68x = 1,142.45 × 371.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.68x = 424,446.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,446.88/761.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.25

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