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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.11, 1,149.44 and 376.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.11, 1,149.44 and 376.07 is: 564.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.11 : 1,149.44 = 376.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.11/1,149.44 = 376.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.11x = 1,149.44 × 376.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.11x = 432,267.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,267.62/766.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.24

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