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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.89, 1,143.62 and 352.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.89, 1,143.62 and 352.35 is: 528.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.89 : 1,143.62 = 352.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.89/1,143.62 = 352.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.89x = 1,143.62 × 352.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.89x = 402,954.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,954.51/762.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.19

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