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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.23, 1,142.33 and 396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.23, 1,142.33 and 396.92 is: 594.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.23 : 1,142.33 = 396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.23/1,142.33 = 396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.23x = 1,142.33 × 396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.23x = 453,405.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,405.93/762.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.85

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