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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.01, 1,143.05 and 397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.01, 1,143.05 and 397.04 is: 595.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.01 : 1,143.05 = 397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.01/1,143.05 = 397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.01x = 1,143.05 × 397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.01x = 453,828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,828.87/762.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.57

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