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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.90, 1,146.95 and 374.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.90, 1,146.95 and 374.31 is: 561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.90 : 1,146.95 = 374.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.90/1,146.95 = 374.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.90x = 1,146.95 × 374.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.90x = 429,315.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,315.79/764.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.27

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