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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.04, 1,147.64 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.04, 1,147.64 and 252.08 is: 378.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.04 : 1,147.64 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.04/1,147.64 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.04x = 1,147.64 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.04x = 289,297.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,297.09/765.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.15

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