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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.82, 1,149.91 and 376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.82, 1,149.91 and 376.72 is: 564.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.82 : 1,149.91 = 376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.82/1,149.91 = 376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.82x = 1,149.91 × 376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.82x = 433,194.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,194.10/766.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.92

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