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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.43, 1,149.64 and 376.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.43, 1,149.64 and 376.41 is: 564.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.43 : 1,149.64 = 376.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.43/1,149.64 = 376.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.43x = 1,149.64 × 376.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.43x = 432,735.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,735.99/766.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.61

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