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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.79, 1,150.70 and 377.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.79, 1,150.70 and 377.06 is: 565.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.79 : 1,150.70 = 377.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.79/1,150.70 = 377.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.79x = 1,150.70 × 377.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.79x = 433,882.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,882.94/766.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.84

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