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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.66, 1,143.11 and 351.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.66, 1,143.11 and 351.83 is: 527.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.66 : 1,143.11 = 351.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.66/1,143.11 = 351.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.66x = 1,143.11 × 351.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.66x = 402,172.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,172.92/762.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.33

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