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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.18, 1,149.48 and 377.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.18, 1,149.48 and 377.07 is: 564.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.18 : 1,149.48 = 377.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.18/1,149.48 = 377.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.18x = 1,149.48 × 377.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.18x = 433,434.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,434.42/767.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.97

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