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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.51, 1,146.15 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.51, 1,146.15 and 374.49 is: 561.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.51 : 1,146.15 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.51/1,146.15 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.51x = 1,146.15 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.51x = 429,221.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,221.71/764.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.44

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