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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.76, 1,143.52 and 351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.76, 1,143.52 and 351.68 is: 527.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.76 : 1,143.52 = 351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.76/1,143.52 = 351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.76x = 1,143.52 × 351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.76x = 402,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,153.11/762.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.23

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