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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.76, 1,145.76 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.76, 1,145.76 and 373.68 is: 560.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.76 : 1,145.76 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.76/1,145.76 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.76x = 1,145.76 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.76x = 428,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,147.60/763.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.58

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