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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.92, 1,143.68 and 420.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.92, 1,143.68 and 420.16 is: 630.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.92 : 1,143.68 = 420.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.92/1,143.68 = 420.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.92x = 1,143.68 × 420.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.92x = 480,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,528.59/761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.68

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