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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.43, 1,148.07 and 375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.43, 1,148.07 and 375.28 is: 562.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.43 : 1,148.07 = 375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.43/1,148.07 = 375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.43x = 1,148.07 × 375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.43x = 430,845.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,845.83/765.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.88

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