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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.20, 1,147.78 and 252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.20, 1,147.78 and 252.20 is: 378.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.20 : 1,147.78 = 252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.20/1,147.78 = 252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.20x = 1,147.78 × 252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.20x = 289,463.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,463.75/765.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.29

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