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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.52, 1,148.28 and 380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.52, 1,148.28 and 380.68 is: 571.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.52 : 1,148.28 = 380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.52/1,148.28 = 380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.52x = 1,148.28 × 380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.52x = 437,127.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,127.23/765.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.02

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