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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.13, 1,142.45 and 391.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.13, 1,142.45 and 391.93 is: 587.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.13 : 1,142.45 = 391.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.13/1,142.45 = 391.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.13x = 1,142.45 × 391.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.13x = 447,760.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,760.43/762.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.51

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