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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.88, 1,142.15 and 371.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.88, 1,142.15 and 371.66 is: 557.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.88 : 1,142.15 = 371.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.88/1,142.15 = 371.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.88x = 1,142.15 × 371.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.88x = 424,492.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,492.47/761.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.16

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