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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.79, 1,142.04 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.79, 1,142.04 and 351.12 is: 526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.79 : 1,142.04 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.79/1,142.04 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.79x = 1,142.04 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.79x = 400,993.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,993.08/761.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.38

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