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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.45, 1,148.38 and 375.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.45, 1,148.38 and 375.43 is: 563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.45 : 1,148.38 = 375.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.45/1,148.38 = 375.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.45x = 1,148.38 × 375.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.45x = 431,136.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,136.30/765.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.25

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