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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.40, 1,142.88 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.40, 1,142.88 and 372.16 is: 557.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.40 : 1,142.88 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.40/1,142.88 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.40x = 1,142.88 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.40x = 425,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,334.22/762.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.89

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