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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.52, 1,143.96 and 351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.52, 1,143.96 and 351.76 is: 527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.52 : 1,143.96 = 351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.52/1,143.96 = 351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.52x = 1,143.96 × 351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.52x = 402,399.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,399.37/762.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.72

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