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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.47, 1,143.98 and 351.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.47, 1,143.98 and 351.62 is: 527.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.47 : 1,143.98 = 351.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.47/1,143.98 = 351.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.47x = 1,143.98 × 351.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.47x = 402,246.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,246.25/762.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.56

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