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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.04, 1,143.42 and 472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.04, 1,143.42 and 472.60 is: 709.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.04 : 1,143.42 = 472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.04/1,143.42 = 472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.04x = 1,143.42 × 472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.04x = 540,380.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,380.29/762.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.12

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