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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.84, 1,142.06 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.84, 1,142.06 and 350.76 is: 525.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.84 : 1,142.06 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.84/1,142.06 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.84x = 1,142.06 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.84x = 400,589.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,589.84/761.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.82

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