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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765, 1,147.77 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765, 1,147.77 and 380.52 is: 570.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765 : 1,147.77 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765/1,147.77 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765x = 1,147.77 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765x = 436,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,749.44/765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.91

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