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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.36, 1,142.07 and 469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.36, 1,142.07 and 469 is: 702.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.36 : 1,142.07 = 469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.36/1,142.07 = 469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.36x = 1,142.07 × 469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.36x = 535,630.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,630.83/762.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.60

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