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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.55, 1,144.15 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.55, 1,144.15 and 372.90 is: 559.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.55 : 1,144.15 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.55/1,144.15 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.55x = 1,144.15 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.55x = 426,653.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,653.54/762.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.51

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