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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.48, 1,142.98 and 473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.48, 1,142.98 and 473.76 is: 710.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.48 : 1,142.98 = 473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.48/1,142.98 = 473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.48x = 1,142.98 × 473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.48x = 541,498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,498.20/762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.18

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