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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.58, 1,145.16 and 373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.58, 1,145.16 and 373.38 is: 559.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.58 : 1,145.16 = 373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.58/1,145.16 = 373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.58x = 1,145.16 × 373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.58x = 427,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,579.84/763.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.97

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