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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.03, 1,146.15 and 374.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.03, 1,146.15 and 374.02 is: 561.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.03 : 1,146.15 = 374.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.03/1,146.15 = 374.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.03x = 1,146.15 × 374.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.03x = 428,680.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,680.16/764.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.08

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