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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.49, 1,142.47 and 437.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.49, 1,142.47 and 437.05 is: 654.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.49 : 1,142.47 = 437.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.49/1,142.47 = 437.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.49x = 1,142.47 × 437.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.49x = 499,316.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,316.51/762.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.85

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