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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.19, 1,143.68 and 397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.19, 1,143.68 and 397.28 is: 596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.19 : 1,143.68 = 397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.19/1,143.68 = 397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.19x = 1,143.68 × 397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.19x = 454,361.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,361.19/762.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.13

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