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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.68, 1,142.73 and 372.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.68, 1,142.73 and 372.57 is: 558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.68 : 1,142.73 = 372.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.68/1,142.73 = 372.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.68x = 1,142.73 × 372.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.68x = 425,746.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,746.92/762.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.23

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