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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.07, 1,142.08 and 371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.07, 1,142.08 and 371.59 is: 556.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.07 : 1,142.08 = 371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.07/1,142.08 = 371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.07x = 1,142.08 × 371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.07x = 424,385.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,385.51/762.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.89

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