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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.29, 1,143.92 and 397.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.29, 1,143.92 and 397.34 is: 596.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.29 : 1,143.92 = 397.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.29/1,143.92 = 397.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.29x = 1,143.92 × 397.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.29x = 454,524.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,524.74/762.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.26

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