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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.03, 1,142.95 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.03, 1,142.95 and 268.35 is: 402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.03 : 1,142.95 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.03/1,142.95 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.03x = 1,142.95 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.03x = 306,710.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,710.63/762.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.49

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