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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.84, 1,150.08 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.84, 1,150.08 and 376.56 is: 564.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.84 : 1,150.08 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.84/1,150.08 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.84x = 1,150.08 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.84x = 433,074.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,074.12/766.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.75

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