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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.22, 1,142.76 and 396.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.22, 1,142.76 and 396.79 is: 594.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.22 : 1,142.76 = 396.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.22/1,142.76 = 396.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.22x = 1,142.76 × 396.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.22x = 453,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,435.74/762.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.89

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