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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.79, 1,149.20 and 376.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.79, 1,149.20 and 376.06 is: 564.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.79 : 1,149.20 = 376.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.79/1,149.20 = 376.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.79x = 1,149.20 × 376.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.79x = 432,169.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,169.92/765.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.34

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