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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.79, 1,141.79 and 556.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.79, 1,141.79 and 556.05 is: 833.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.79 : 1,141.79 = 556.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.79/1,141.79 = 556.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.79x = 1,141.79 × 556.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.79x = 634,889.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,889.55/761.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.42

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