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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.17, 1,142.19 and 371.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.17, 1,142.19 and 371.93 is: 557.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.17 : 1,142.19 = 371.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.17/1,142.19 = 371.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.17x = 1,142.19 × 371.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.17x = 424,809.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,809.02/762.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.37

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