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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.17, 1,146.59 and 374.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.17, 1,146.59 and 374.47 is: 561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.17 : 1,146.59 = 374.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.17/1,146.59 = 374.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.17x = 1,146.59 × 374.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.17x = 429,363.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,363.56/764.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.87

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