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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.35, 1,142.69 and 372.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.35, 1,142.69 and 372.61 is: 558.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.35 : 1,142.69 = 372.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.35/1,142.69 = 372.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.35x = 1,142.69 × 372.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.35x = 425,776.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,776.17/762.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.51

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