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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.77, 1,145.09 and 379.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.77, 1,145.09 and 379.29 is: 568.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.77 : 1,145.09 = 379.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.77/1,145.09 = 379.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.77x = 1,145.09 × 379.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.77x = 434,319.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,319.29/763.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.65

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