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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.76, 1,142.16 and 437.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.76, 1,142.16 and 437.76 is: 656.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.76 : 1,142.16 = 437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.76/1,142.16 = 437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.76x = 1,142.16 × 437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.76x = 499,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,991.96/761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.36

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