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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.94, 1,142.91 and 372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.94, 1,142.91 and 372.26 is: 558.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.94 : 1,142.91 = 372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.94/1,142.91 = 372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.94x = 1,142.91 × 372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.94x = 425,462.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,462.53/761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.39

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