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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.01, 1,148.40 and 375.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.01, 1,148.40 and 375.99 is: 563.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.01 : 1,148.40 = 375.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.01/1,148.40 = 375.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.01x = 1,148.40 × 375.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.01x = 431,786.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,786.92/766.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.69

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