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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.85, 1,142.37 and 350.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.85, 1,142.37 and 350.78 is: 525.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.85 : 1,142.37 = 350.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.85/1,142.37 = 350.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.85x = 1,142.37 × 350.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.85x = 400,714.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,714.84/761.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.98

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