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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.02, 1,143.81 and 372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.02, 1,143.81 and 372.58 is: 558.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.02 : 1,143.81 = 372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.02/1,143.81 = 372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.02x = 1,143.81 × 372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.02x = 426,157.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,157.87/763.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.51

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