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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.62, 1,144.35 and 415.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.62, 1,144.35 and 415.94 is: 624.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.62 : 1,144.35 = 415.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.62/1,144.35 = 415.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.62x = 1,144.35 × 415.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.62x = 475,980.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,980.94/762.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.14

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