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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.59, 1,142.06 and 391.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.59, 1,142.06 and 391.47 is: 586.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.59 : 1,142.06 = 391.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.59/1,142.06 = 391.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.59x = 1,142.06 × 391.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.59x = 447,082.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,082.23/762.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.27

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