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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762, 1,143.30 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762, 1,143.30 and 268.50 is: 402.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762 : 1,143.30 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762/1,143.30 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762x = 1,143.30 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762x = 306,976.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,976.05/762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.86

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