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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762, 1,143.27 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762, 1,143.27 and 377.52 is: 566.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762 : 1,143.27 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762/1,143.27 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762x = 1,143.27 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762x = 431,607.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,607.29/762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.41

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