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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.62, 1,150.62 and 377.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.62, 1,150.62 and 377.41 is: 565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.62 : 1,150.62 = 377.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.62/1,150.62 = 377.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.62x = 1,150.62 × 377.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.62x = 434,255.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,255.49/767.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.72

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