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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.73, 1,141.80 and 351.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.73, 1,141.80 and 351.15 is: 526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.73 : 1,141.80 = 351.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.73/1,141.80 = 351.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.73x = 1,141.80 × 351.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.73x = 400,943.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,943.07/761.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.36

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