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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.91, 1,150.76 and 376.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.91, 1,150.76 and 376.91 is: 565.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.91 : 1,150.76 = 376.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.91/1,150.76 = 376.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.91x = 1,150.76 × 376.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.91x = 433,732.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,732.95/766.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.56

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