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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.38, 1,142.88 and 275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.38, 1,142.88 and 275.32 is: 412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.38 : 1,142.88 = 275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.38/1,142.88 = 275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.38x = 1,142.88 × 275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.38x = 314,652.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,652.01/762.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.72

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