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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.72, 1,146 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.72, 1,146 and 379 is: 568.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.72 : 1,146 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.72/1,146 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.72x = 1,146 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.72x = 434,334
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,334/763.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.71

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