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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.62, 1,142.91 and 396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.62, 1,142.91 and 396.63 is: 594.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.62 : 1,142.91 = 396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.62/1,142.91 = 396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.62x = 1,142.91 × 396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.62x = 453,312.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,312.39/762.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.42

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