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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.03, 1,145.22 and 374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.03, 1,145.22 and 374.30 is: 561.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.03 : 1,145.22 = 374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.03/1,145.22 = 374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.03x = 1,145.22 × 374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.03x = 428,661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,661.56/764.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.05

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