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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.03, 1,142.64 and 557.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.03, 1,142.64 and 557.10 is: 835.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.03 : 1,142.64 = 557.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.03/1,142.64 = 557.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.03x = 1,142.64 × 557.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.03x = 636,564.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,564.74/762.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.35

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