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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.44, 1,151.82 and 381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.44, 1,151.82 and 381.96 is: 574.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.44 : 1,151.82 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.44/1,151.82 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.44x = 1,151.82 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.44x = 439,949.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,949.17/766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.02

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