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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.46, 1,149.35 and 377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.46, 1,149.35 and 377.72 is: 565.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.46 : 1,149.35 = 377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.46/1,149.35 = 377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.46x = 1,149.35 × 377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.46x = 434,124.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,124.85/767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.66

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