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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.58, 1,145.25 and 373.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.58, 1,145.25 and 373.98 is: 560.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.58 : 1,145.25 = 373.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.58/1,145.25 = 373.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.58x = 1,145.25 × 373.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.58x = 428,300.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,300.60/764.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.18

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