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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.38, 1,149.63 and 382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.38, 1,149.63 and 382.90 is: 573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.38 : 1,149.63 = 382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.38/1,149.63 = 382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.38x = 1,149.63 × 382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.38x = 440,193.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,193.33/767.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.63

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