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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.10, 1,142.52 and 397.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.10, 1,142.52 and 397.06 is: 595.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.10 : 1,142.52 = 397.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.10/1,142.52 = 397.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.10x = 1,142.52 × 397.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.10x = 453,648.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,648.99/762.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.26

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