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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.80, 1,142.96 and 396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.80, 1,142.96 and 396.36 is: 594.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.80 : 1,142.96 = 396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.80/1,142.96 = 396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.80x = 1,142.96 × 396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.80x = 453,023.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,023.63/761.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.68

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