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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.55, 1,143.21 and 351.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.55, 1,143.21 and 351.47 is: 526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.55 : 1,143.21 = 351.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.55/1,143.21 = 351.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.55x = 1,143.21 × 351.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.55x = 401,808.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,808.19/762.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.93

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