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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.82, 1,146.92 and 374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.82, 1,146.92 and 374.72 is: 561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.82 : 1,146.92 = 374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.82/1,146.92 = 374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.82x = 1,146.92 × 374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.82x = 429,766.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,766.25/764.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.92

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