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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.24, 1,142.80 and 616.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.24, 1,142.80 and 616.18 is: 923.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.24 : 1,142.80 = 616.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.24/1,142.80 = 616.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.24x = 1,142.80 × 616.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.24x = 704,170.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,170.50/762.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.82

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