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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.43, 1,145.80 and 374.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.43, 1,145.80 and 374.41 is: 561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.43 : 1,145.80 = 374.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.43/1,145.80 = 374.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.43x = 1,145.80 × 374.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.43x = 428,998.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,998.98/764.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.20

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