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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.18, 1,149.09 and 381.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.18, 1,149.09 and 381.34 is: 571.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.18 : 1,149.09 = 381.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.18/1,149.09 = 381.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.18x = 1,149.09 × 381.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.18x = 438,193.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,193.98/766.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.92

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