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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.40, 1,150.71 and 377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.40, 1,150.71 and 377.43 is: 565.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.40 : 1,150.71 = 377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.40/1,150.71 = 377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.40x = 1,150.71 × 377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.40x = 434,312.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,312.48/767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.95

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