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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.72, 1,142.64 and 345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.72, 1,142.64 and 345.52 is: 518.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.72 : 1,142.64 = 345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.72/1,142.64 = 345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.72x = 1,142.64 × 345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.72x = 394,804.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,804.97/761.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.31

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