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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.44, 1,143.66 and 372.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.44, 1,143.66 and 372.77 is: 559.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.44 : 1,143.66 = 372.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.44/1,143.66 = 372.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.44x = 1,143.66 × 372.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.44x = 426,316.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,316.42/762.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.15

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