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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.67, 1,147.07 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.67, 1,147.07 and 375 is: 562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.67 : 1,147.07 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.67/1,147.07 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.67x = 1,147.07 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.67x = 430,151.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,151.25/764.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.53

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