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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.54, 1,144.74 and 373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.54, 1,144.74 and 373.42 is: 559.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.54 : 1,144.74 = 373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.54/1,144.74 = 373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.54x = 1,144.74 × 373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.54x = 427,468.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,468.81/763.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.85

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