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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.30, 1,150.13 and 376.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.30, 1,150.13 and 376.76 is: 564.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.30 : 1,150.13 = 376.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.30/1,150.13 = 376.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.30x = 1,150.13 × 376.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.30x = 433,318.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,318.17/767.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.73

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