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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.08, 1,146 and 374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.08, 1,146 and 374.48 is: 560.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.08 : 1,146 = 374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.08/1,146 = 374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.08x = 1,146 × 374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.08x = 429,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,154.08/765.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.93

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