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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.92, 1,144.38 and 373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.92, 1,144.38 and 373.58 is: 560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.92 : 1,144.38 = 373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.92/1,144.38 = 373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.92x = 1,144.38 × 373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.92x = 427,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,517.48/762.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.37

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