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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.87, 1,143.58 and 392.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.87, 1,143.58 and 392.68 is: 588.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.87 : 1,143.58 = 392.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.87/1,143.58 = 392.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.87x = 1,143.58 × 392.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.87x = 449,060.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,060.99/762.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.65

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