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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.54, 1,149.60 and 376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.54, 1,149.60 and 376.94 is: 564.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.54 : 1,149.60 = 376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.54/1,149.60 = 376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.54x = 1,149.60 × 376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.54x = 433,330.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,330.22/767.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.57

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