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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.56, 1,150.16 and 376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.56, 1,150.16 and 376.90 is: 565.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.56 : 1,150.16 = 376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.56/1,150.16 = 376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.56x = 1,150.16 × 376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.56x = 433,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,495.30/766.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.51

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