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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.62, 1,148.17 and 252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.62, 1,148.17 and 252.50 is: 378.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.62 : 1,148.17 = 252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.62/1,148.17 = 252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.62x = 1,148.17 × 252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.62x = 289,912.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,912.93/765.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.66

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