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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.59, 1,148.39 and 252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.59, 1,148.39 and 252.59 is: 378.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.59 : 1,148.39 = 252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.59/1,148.39 = 252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.59x = 1,148.39 × 252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.59x = 290,071.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,071.83/765.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.89

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