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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.56, 1,151.66 and 377.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.56, 1,151.66 and 377.90 is: 567.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.56 : 1,151.66 = 377.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.56/1,151.66 = 377.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.56x = 1,151.66 × 377.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.56x = 435,212.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,212.31/767.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.01

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