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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.82, 1,141.14 and 395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.82, 1,141.14 and 395.50 is: 592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.82 : 1,141.14 = 395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.82/1,141.14 = 395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.82x = 1,141.14 × 395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.82x = 451,319.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,319.42/761.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.42

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