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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.03, 1,142.64 and 351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.03, 1,142.64 and 351.48 is: 527.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.03 : 1,142.64 = 351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.03/1,142.64 = 351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.03x = 1,142.64 × 351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.03x = 401,615.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,615.11/762.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.03

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