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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.73, 1,143.04 and 437.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.73, 1,143.04 and 437.41 is: 655.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.73 : 1,143.04 = 437.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.73/1,143.04 = 437.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.73x = 1,143.04 × 437.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.73x = 499,977.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,977.13/762.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.51

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