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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.12, 1,144.15 and 392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.12, 1,144.15 and 392.02 is: 587.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.12 : 1,144.15 = 392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.12/1,144.15 = 392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.12x = 1,144.15 × 392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.12x = 448,529.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,529.68/763.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.76

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