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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.94, 1,143.05 and 397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.94, 1,143.05 and 397.04 is: 595.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.94 : 1,143.05 = 397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.94/1,143.05 = 397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.94x = 1,143.05 × 397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.94x = 453,828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,828.87/761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.62

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