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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.45, 1,143.37 and 397.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.45, 1,143.37 and 397.36 is: 595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.45 : 1,143.37 = 397.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.45/1,143.37 = 397.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.45x = 1,143.37 × 397.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.45x = 454,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,329.50/762.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.88

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