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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.34, 1,146 and 374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.34, 1,146 and 374.34 is: 561.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.34 : 1,146 = 374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.34/1,146 = 374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.34x = 1,146 × 374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.34x = 428,993.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,993.64/764.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.26

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