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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.69, 1,147.70 and 375.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.69, 1,147.70 and 375.23 is: 562.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.69 : 1,147.70 = 375.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.69/1,147.70 = 375.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.69x = 1,147.70 × 375.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.69x = 430,655.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,655.28/765.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.44

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