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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.91, 1,142.88 and 372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.91, 1,142.88 and 372.23 is: 558.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.91 : 1,142.88 = 372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.91/1,142.88 = 372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.91x = 1,142.88 × 372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.91x = 425,411.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,411.40/761.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.35

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