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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.56, 1,143.72 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.56, 1,143.72 and 378 is: 566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.56 : 1,143.72 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.56/1,143.72 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.56x = 1,143.72 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.56x = 432,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,326.16/763.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.20

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