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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.43, 1,144.31 and 373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.43, 1,144.31 and 373.41 is: 559.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.43 : 1,144.31 = 373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.43/1,144.31 = 373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.43x = 1,144.31 × 373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.43x = 427,294.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,294.93/763.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.71

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