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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.47, 1,149.21 and 376.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.47, 1,149.21 and 376.37 is: 564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.47 : 1,149.21 = 376.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.47/1,149.21 = 376.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.47x = 1,149.21 × 376.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.47x = 432,522.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,522.42/766.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.30

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