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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.38, 1,144.39 and 373.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.38, 1,144.39 and 373.17 is: 559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.38 : 1,144.39 = 373.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.38/1,144.39 = 373.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.38x = 1,144.39 × 373.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.38x = 427,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,052.02/763.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.42

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