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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.38, 1,148.06 and 252.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.38, 1,148.06 and 252.38 is: 378.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.38 : 1,148.06 = 252.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.38/1,148.06 = 252.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.38x = 1,148.06 × 252.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.38x = 289,742.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,742.27/765.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.56

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