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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.77, 1,149.78 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.77, 1,149.78 and 376.20 is: 564.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.77 : 1,149.78 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.77/1,149.78 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.77x = 1,149.78 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.77x = 432,547.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,547.24/766.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.12

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