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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.18, 1,142.06 and 437.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.18, 1,142.06 and 437.78 is: 655.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.18 : 1,142.06 = 437.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.18/1,142.06 = 437.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.18x = 1,142.06 × 437.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.18x = 499,963.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,963.13/762.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.96

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