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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.51, 1,143.01 and 392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.51, 1,143.01 and 392.31 is: 588.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.51 : 1,143.01 = 392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.51/1,143.01 = 392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.51x = 1,143.01 × 392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.51x = 448,414.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,414.25/762.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.08

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