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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.95, 1,142.78 and 371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.95, 1,142.78 and 371.55 is: 557.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.95 : 1,142.78 = 371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.95/1,142.78 = 371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.95x = 1,142.78 × 371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.95x = 424,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,602.34/761.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.26

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