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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.38, 1,146.99 and 380.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.38, 1,146.99 and 380.90 is: 570.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.38 : 1,146.99 = 380.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.38/1,146.99 = 380.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.38x = 1,146.99 × 380.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.38x = 436,888.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,888.49/765.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.81

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