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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.25, 1,145.30 and 373.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.25, 1,145.30 and 373.97 is: 560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.25 : 1,145.30 = 373.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.25/1,145.30 = 373.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.25x = 1,145.30 × 373.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.25x = 428,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,300.24/764.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.42

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