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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.09, 1,150.26 and 376.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.09, 1,150.26 and 376.43 is: 564.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.09 : 1,150.26 = 376.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.09/1,150.26 = 376.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.09x = 1,150.26 × 376.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.09x = 432,992.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,992.37/767.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.46

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