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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.52, 1,144.71 and 379.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.52, 1,144.71 and 379.04 is: 568.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.52 : 1,144.71 = 379.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.52/1,144.71 = 379.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.52x = 1,144.71 × 379.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.52x = 433,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,890.88/763.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.28

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