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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.56, 1,144.56 and 351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.56, 1,144.56 and 351.92 is: 528.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.56 : 1,144.56 = 351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.56/1,144.56 = 351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.56x = 1,144.56 × 351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.56x = 402,793.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,793.56/762.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.21

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