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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.25, 1,142.69 and 275.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.25, 1,142.69 and 275.18 is: 412.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.25 : 1,142.69 = 275.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.25/1,142.69 = 275.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.25x = 1,142.69 × 275.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.25x = 314,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,450.56/762.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.53

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