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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.74, 1,148.64 and 375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.74, 1,148.64 and 375.68 is: 563.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.74 : 1,148.64 = 375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.74/1,148.64 = 375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.74x = 1,148.64 × 375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.74x = 431,521.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,521.08/765.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.53

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