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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.08, 1,147.90 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.08, 1,147.90 and 375.24 is: 563.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.08 : 1,147.90 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.08/1,147.90 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.08x = 1,147.90 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.08x = 430,738.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,738.00/765.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.00

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