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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.84, 1,149.68 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.84, 1,149.68 and 376.44 is: 565.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.84 : 1,149.68 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.84/1,149.68 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.84x = 1,149.68 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.84x = 432,785.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,785.54/765.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.11

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