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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.52, 1,143.97 and 351.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.52, 1,143.97 and 351.94 is: 528.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.52 : 1,143.97 = 351.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.52/1,143.97 = 351.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.52x = 1,143.97 × 351.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.52x = 402,611.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,611.22/762.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.00

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