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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.18, 1,147.69 and 375.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.18, 1,147.69 and 375.03 is: 562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.18 : 1,147.69 = 375.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.18/1,147.69 = 375.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.18x = 1,147.69 × 375.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.18x = 430,418.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,418.18/765.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.51

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