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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.28, 1,143.41 and 268.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.28, 1,143.41 and 268.57 is: 402.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.28 : 1,143.41 = 268.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.28/1,143.41 = 268.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.28x = 1,143.41 × 268.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.28x = 307,087.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,087.22/762.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.85

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