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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.64, 1,148.51 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.64, 1,148.51 and 238.47 is: 357.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.64 : 1,148.51 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.64/1,148.51 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.64x = 1,148.51 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.64x = 273,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,885.18/765.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.72

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