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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.14, 1,143.18 and 372.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.14, 1,143.18 and 372.17 is: 558.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.14 : 1,143.18 = 372.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.14/1,143.18 = 372.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.14x = 1,143.18 × 372.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.14x = 425,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,451.58/762.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.24

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