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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.58, 1,142.25 and 371.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.58, 1,142.25 and 371.98 is: 557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.58 : 1,142.25 = 371.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.58/1,142.25 = 371.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.58x = 1,142.25 × 371.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.58x = 424,894.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,894.16/762.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.18

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