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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.09, 1,148.76 and 375.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.09, 1,148.76 and 375.43 is: 562.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.09 : 1,148.76 = 375.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.09/1,148.76 = 375.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.09x = 1,148.76 × 375.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.09x = 431,278.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,278.97/766.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.96

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