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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.02, 1,146.96 and 380.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.02, 1,146.96 and 380.54 is: 570.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.02 : 1,146.96 = 380.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.02/1,146.96 = 380.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.02x = 1,146.96 × 380.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.02x = 436,464.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,464.16/765.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.53

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