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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.67, 1,143.38 and 351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.67, 1,143.38 and 351.46 is: 526.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.67 : 1,143.38 = 351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.67/1,143.38 = 351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.67x = 1,143.38 × 351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.67x = 401,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,850.58/762.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.90

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