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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.97, 1,143.23 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.97, 1,143.23 and 351.12 is: 526.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.97 : 1,143.23 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.97/1,143.23 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.97x = 1,143.23 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.97x = 401,409.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,409.16/761.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.80

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