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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.34, 1,143.53 and 268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.34, 1,143.53 and 268.60 is: 402.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.34 : 1,143.53 = 268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.34/1,143.53 = 268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.34x = 1,143.53 × 268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.34x = 307,145.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,145.10/762.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.90

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