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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.91, 1,142.09 and 351.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.91, 1,142.09 and 351.36 is: 526.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.91 : 1,142.09 = 351.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.91/1,142.09 = 351.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.91x = 1,142.09 × 351.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.91x = 401,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,282.99/761.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.68

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