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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.91, 1,148.91 and 376.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.91, 1,148.91 and 376.09 is: 564.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.91 : 1,148.91 = 376.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.91/1,148.91 = 376.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.91x = 1,148.91 × 376.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.91x = 432,095.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,095.74/765.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.16

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