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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.84, 1,146.08 and 379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.84, 1,146.08 and 379.20 is: 568.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.84 : 1,146.08 = 379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.84/1,146.08 = 379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.84x = 1,146.08 × 379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.84x = 434,593.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,593.54/763.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.96

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