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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.78, 1,141.47 and 556.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.78, 1,141.47 and 556.10 is: 833.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.78 : 1,141.47 = 556.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.78/1,141.47 = 556.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.78x = 1,141.47 × 556.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.78x = 634,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,771.47/761.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.27

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