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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.11, 1,143.62 and 556.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.11, 1,143.62 and 556.17 is: 834.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.11 : 1,143.62 = 556.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.11/1,143.62 = 556.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.11x = 1,143.62 × 556.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.11x = 636,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,042.15/762.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.58

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