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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.57, 1,144.97 and 373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.57, 1,144.97 and 373.40 is: 559.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.57 : 1,144.97 = 373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.57/1,144.97 = 373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.57x = 1,144.97 × 373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.57x = 427,529.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,529.93/763.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.91

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