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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.57, 1,149.48 and 376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.57, 1,149.48 and 376.39 is: 564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.57 : 1,149.48 = 376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.57/1,149.48 = 376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.57x = 1,149.48 × 376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.57x = 432,652.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,652.78/766.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.40

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