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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.26, 1,143.30 and 351.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.26, 1,143.30 and 351.73 is: 527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.26 : 1,143.30 = 351.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.26/1,143.30 = 351.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.26x = 1,143.30 × 351.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.26x = 402,127.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,127.19/762.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.55

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