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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.96, 1,142.74 and 391.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.96, 1,142.74 and 391.36 is: 586.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.96 : 1,142.74 = 391.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.96/1,142.74 = 391.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.96x = 1,142.74 × 391.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.96x = 447,222.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,222.73/761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.94

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