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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.39, 1,142.88 and 275.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.39, 1,142.88 and 275.31 is: 412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.39 : 1,142.88 = 275.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.39/1,142.88 = 275.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.39x = 1,142.88 × 275.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.39x = 314,646.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,646.29/762.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.71

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