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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.43, 1,151.14 and 377.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.43, 1,151.14 and 377.41 is: 566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.43 : 1,151.14 = 377.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.43/1,151.14 = 377.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.43x = 1,151.14 × 377.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.43x = 434,451.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,451.75/767.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.11

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