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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.24, 1,149.48 and 376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.24, 1,149.48 and 376.26 is: 564.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.24 : 1,149.48 = 376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.24/1,149.48 = 376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.24x = 1,149.48 × 376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.24x = 432,503.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,503.34/766.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.45

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