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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.40, 1,147.38 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.40, 1,147.38 and 375.16 is: 562.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.40 : 1,147.38 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.40/1,147.38 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.40x = 1,147.38 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.40x = 430,451.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,451.08/765.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.39

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