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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.77, 1,142.94 and 396.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.77, 1,142.94 and 396.34 is: 594.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.77 : 1,142.94 = 396.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.77/1,142.94 = 396.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.77x = 1,142.94 × 396.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.77x = 452,992.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,992.84/761.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.66

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