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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.29, 1,146.15 and 374.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.29, 1,146.15 and 374.05 is: 560.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.29 : 1,146.15 = 374.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.29/1,146.15 = 374.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.29x = 1,146.15 × 374.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.29x = 428,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,717.41/764.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.94

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