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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.36, 1,143.30 and 396.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.36, 1,143.30 and 396.95 is: 595.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.36 : 1,143.30 = 396.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.36/1,143.30 = 396.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.36x = 1,143.30 × 396.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.36x = 453,832.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,832.94/762.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.30

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