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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.79, 1,142.83 and 351.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.79, 1,142.83 and 351.06 is: 525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.79 : 1,142.83 = 351.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.79/1,142.83 = 351.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.79x = 1,142.83 × 351.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.79x = 401,201.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,201.90/762.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.97

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