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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.72, 1,143.48 and 351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.72, 1,143.48 and 351.60 is: 527.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.72 : 1,143.48 = 351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.72/1,143.48 = 351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.72x = 1,143.48 × 351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.72x = 402,047.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,047.57/762.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.12

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