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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.86, 1,143.77 and 396.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.86, 1,143.77 and 396.90 is: 595.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.86 : 1,143.77 = 396.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.86/1,143.77 = 396.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.86x = 1,143.77 × 396.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.86x = 453,962.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,962.31/761.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.86

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