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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.93, 1,146.79 and 374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.93, 1,146.79 and 374.76 is: 561.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.93 : 1,146.79 = 374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.93/1,146.79 = 374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.93x = 1,146.79 × 374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.93x = 429,771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,771.02/764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.84

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