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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.63, 1,151.28 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.63, 1,151.28 and 377.46 is: 566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.63 : 1,151.28 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.63/1,151.28 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.63x = 1,151.28 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.63x = 434,562.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,562.15/767.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.11

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