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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.34, 1,143.23 and 372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.34, 1,143.23 and 372.23 is: 558.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.34 : 1,143.23 = 372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.34/1,143.23 = 372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.34x = 1,143.23 × 372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.34x = 425,544.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,544.50/762.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.21

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