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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.04, 1,142.70 and 437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.04, 1,142.70 and 437.32 is: 655.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.04 : 1,142.70 = 437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.04/1,142.70 = 437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.04x = 1,142.70 × 437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.04x = 499,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,725.56/762.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.77

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