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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762, 1,142.40 and 473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762, 1,142.40 and 473.04 is: 709.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762 : 1,142.40 = 473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762/1,142.40 = 473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762x = 1,142.40 × 473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762x = 540,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,400.90/762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.19

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