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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.27, 1,144.34 and 378.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.27, 1,144.34 and 378.79 is: 567.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.27 : 1,144.34 = 378.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.27/1,144.34 = 378.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.27x = 1,144.34 × 378.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.27x = 433,462.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,462.65/763.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.90

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