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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.90, 1,148.13 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.90, 1,148.13 and 375.66 is: 563.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.90 : 1,148.13 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.90/1,148.13 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.90x = 1,148.13 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.90x = 431,306.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,306.52/765.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.14

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