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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.12, 1,143.90 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.12, 1,143.90 and 474.12 is: 711.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.12 : 1,143.90 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.12/1,143.90 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.12x = 1,143.90 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.12x = 542,345.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,345.87/762.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.63

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