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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.54, 1,149.01 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.54, 1,149.01 and 376 is: 563.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.54 : 1,149.01 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.54/1,149.01 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.54x = 1,149.01 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.54x = 432,027.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,027.76/766.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.61

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