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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.09, 1,143.26 and 268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.09, 1,143.26 and 268.37 is: 402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.09 : 1,143.26 = 268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.09/1,143.26 = 268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.09x = 1,143.26 × 268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.09x = 306,812.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,812.82/762.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.60

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