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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.07, 1,143.11 and 351.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.07, 1,143.11 and 351.09 is: 526.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.07 : 1,143.11 = 351.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.07/1,143.11 = 351.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.07x = 1,143.11 × 351.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.07x = 401,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,335.37/762.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.64

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