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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.62, 1,144.18 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.62, 1,144.18 and 377.60 is: 566.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.62 : 1,144.18 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.62/1,144.18 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.62x = 1,144.18 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.62x = 432,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,042.37/762.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.52

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