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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.80, 1,148.53 and 375.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.80, 1,148.53 and 375.41 is: 563.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.80 : 1,148.53 = 375.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.80/1,148.53 = 375.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.80x = 1,148.53 × 375.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.80x = 431,169.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,169.65/765.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.03

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