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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.95, 1,143.86 and 352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.95, 1,143.86 and 352.42 is: 528.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.95 : 1,143.86 = 352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.95/1,143.86 = 352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.95x = 1,143.86 × 352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.95x = 403,114.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,114.52/762.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.36

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