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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.42, 1,143.66 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.42, 1,143.66 and 268.80 is: 403.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.42 : 1,143.66 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.42/1,143.66 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.42x = 1,143.66 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.42x = 307,415.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,415.81/762.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.21

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