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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.06, 1,142.82 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.06, 1,142.82 and 372.06 is: 557.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.06 : 1,142.82 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.06/1,142.82 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.06x = 1,142.82 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.06x = 425,197.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,197.61/762.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.96

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