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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.34, 1,146.47 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.34, 1,146.47 and 374.22 is: 561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.34 : 1,146.47 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.34/1,146.47 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.34x = 1,146.47 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.34x = 429,032.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,032.00/764.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.31

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