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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.69, 1,142.59 and 350.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.69, 1,142.59 and 350.35 is: 525.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.69 : 1,142.59 = 350.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.69/1,142.59 = 350.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.69x = 1,142.59 × 350.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.69x = 400,306.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,306.41/761.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.55

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