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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.56, 1,143.47 and 372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.56, 1,143.47 and 372.40 is: 558.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.56 : 1,143.47 = 372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.56/1,143.47 = 372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.56x = 1,143.47 × 372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.56x = 425,824.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,824.21/762.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.41

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