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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.65, 1,143.48 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.65, 1,143.48 and 351.88 is: 527.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.65 : 1,143.48 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.65/1,143.48 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.65x = 1,143.48 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.65x = 402,366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,366.20/762.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.59

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