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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.67, 1,144.07 and 373.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.67, 1,144.07 and 373.00 is: 559.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.67 : 1,144.07 = 373.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.67/1,144.07 = 373.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.67x = 1,144.07 × 373.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.67x = 426,733.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,733.38/762.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.52

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