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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.28, 1,148.60 and 376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.28, 1,148.60 and 376.54 is: 564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.28 : 1,148.60 = 376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.28/1,148.60 = 376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.28x = 1,148.60 × 376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.28x = 432,491.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,491.91/766.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.40

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