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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.92, 1,143.08 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.92, 1,143.08 and 350.72 is: 526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.92 : 1,143.08 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.92/1,143.08 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.92x = 1,143.08 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.92x = 400,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,901.02/761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.17

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