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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.42, 1,151.06 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.42, 1,151.06 and 377.28 is: 565.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.42 : 1,151.06 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.42/1,151.06 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.42x = 1,151.06 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.42x = 434,271.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,271.92/767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.89

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