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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.09, 1,147.26 and 374.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.09, 1,147.26 and 374.43 is: 561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.09 : 1,147.26 = 374.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.09/1,147.26 = 374.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.09x = 1,147.26 × 374.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.09x = 429,568.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,568.56/765.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.46

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