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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.77, 1,143.65 and 392.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.77, 1,143.65 and 392.81 is: 588.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.77 : 1,143.65 = 392.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.77/1,143.65 = 392.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.77x = 1,143.65 × 392.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.77x = 449,232.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,232.42/762.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.95

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