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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.79, 1,149.38 and 376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.79, 1,149.38 and 376.25 is: 563.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.79 : 1,149.38 = 376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.79/1,149.38 = 376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.79x = 1,149.38 × 376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.79x = 432,454.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,454.23/766.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.98

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