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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.23, 1,149.20 and 376.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.23, 1,149.20 and 376.07 is: 564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.23 : 1,149.20 = 376.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.23/1,149.20 = 376.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.23x = 1,149.20 × 376.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.23x = 432,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,172.02/766.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.02

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