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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.51, 1,148.19 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.51, 1,148.19 and 252.51 is: 378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.51 : 1,148.19 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.51/1,148.19 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.51x = 1,148.19 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.51x = 289,929.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,929.46/765.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.74

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