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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.66, 1,147.77 and 381.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.66, 1,147.77 and 381.18 is: 571.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.66 : 1,147.77 = 381.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.66/1,147.77 = 381.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.66x = 1,147.77 × 381.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.66x = 437,506.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,506.97/765.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.41

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