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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.98, 1,142.60 and 350.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.98, 1,142.60 and 350.99 is: 526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.98 : 1,142.60 = 350.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.98/1,142.60 = 350.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.98x = 1,142.60 × 350.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.98x = 401,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,044.91/761.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.32

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