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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.74, 1,142.55 and 371.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.74, 1,142.55 and 371.66 is: 557.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.74 : 1,142.55 = 371.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.74/1,142.55 = 371.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.74x = 1,142.55 × 371.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.74x = 424,634.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,634.42/761.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.46

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