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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762, 1,142.76 and 396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762, 1,142.76 and 396.59 is: 594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762 : 1,142.76 = 396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762/1,142.76 = 396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762x = 1,142.76 × 396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762x = 453,201.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,201.47/762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.75

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