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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.11, 1,143.86 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.11, 1,143.86 and 373.23 is: 559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.11 : 1,143.86 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.11/1,143.86 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.11x = 1,143.86 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.11x = 426,921.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,921.00/763.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.45

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