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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.80, 1,144.52 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.80, 1,144.52 and 373.14 is: 559.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.80 : 1,144.52 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.80/1,144.52 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.80x = 1,144.52 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.80x = 427,066.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,066.19/762.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.87

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