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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.96, 1,149.14 and 375.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.96, 1,149.14 and 375.92 is: 563.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.96 : 1,149.14 = 375.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.96/1,149.14 = 375.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.96x = 1,149.14 × 375.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.96x = 431,984.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,984.71/765.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.98

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