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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.76, 1,141.68 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.76, 1,141.68 and 473.28 is: 709.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.76 : 1,141.68 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.76/1,141.68 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.76x = 1,141.68 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.76x = 540,334.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,334.31/761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.32

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