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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.91, 1,144.38 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.91, 1,144.38 and 373.23 is: 559.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.91 : 1,144.38 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.91/1,144.38 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.91x = 1,144.38 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.91x = 427,116.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,116.95/762.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.85

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