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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.13, 1,142.83 and 351.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.13, 1,142.83 and 351.15 is: 526.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.13 : 1,142.83 = 351.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.13/1,142.83 = 351.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.13x = 1,142.83 × 351.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.13x = 401,304.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,304.75/762.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.56

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