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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.47, 1,150.70 and 377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.47, 1,150.70 and 377.12 is: 565.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.47 : 1,150.70 = 377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.47/1,150.70 = 377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.47x = 1,150.70 × 377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.47x = 433,951.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,951.98/767.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.43

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