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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.76, 1,141.20 and 437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.76, 1,141.20 and 437.04 is: 654.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.76 : 1,141.20 = 437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.76/1,141.20 = 437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.76x = 1,141.20 × 437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.76x = 498,750.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,750.05/761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.73

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