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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.04, 1,143.42 and 351.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.04, 1,143.42 and 351.13 is: 526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.04 : 1,143.42 = 351.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.04/1,143.42 = 351.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.04x = 1,143.42 × 351.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.04x = 401,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,486.21/762.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.86

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