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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.32, 1,147.97 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.32, 1,147.97 and 252.32 is: 378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.32 : 1,147.97 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.32/1,147.97 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.32x = 1,147.97 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.32x = 289,654.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,654.53/765.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.48

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