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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.87, 1,148.57 and 252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.87, 1,148.57 and 252.75 is: 379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.87 : 1,148.57 = 252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.87/1,148.57 = 252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.87x = 1,148.57 × 252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.87x = 290,299.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,299.80/765.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.05

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