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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.06, 1,150.98 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.06, 1,150.98 and 382.32 is: 573.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.06 : 1,150.98 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.06/1,150.98 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.06x = 1,150.98 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.06x = 440,042.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,042.67/767.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.67

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