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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.84, 1,144.08 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.84, 1,144.08 and 372.54 is: 558.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.84 : 1,144.08 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.84/1,144.08 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.84x = 1,144.08 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.84x = 426,215.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,215.56/762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.72

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