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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.32, 1,142.04 and 608.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.32, 1,142.04 and 608.24 is: 911.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.32 : 1,142.04 = 608.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.32/1,142.04 = 608.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.32x = 1,142.04 × 608.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.32x = 694,634.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,634.41/762.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.21

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