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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.73, 1,142.78 and 396.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.73, 1,142.78 and 396.44 is: 594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.73 : 1,142.78 = 396.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.73/1,142.78 = 396.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.73x = 1,142.78 × 396.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.73x = 453,036.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,036.01/761.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.75

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