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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.96, 1,141.36 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.96, 1,141.36 and 395.64 is: 592.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.96 : 1,141.36 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.96/1,141.36 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.96x = 1,141.36 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.96x = 451,566.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,566.68/761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.64

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