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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.68, 1,151.34 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.68, 1,151.34 and 377.28 is: 565.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.68 : 1,151.34 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.68/1,151.34 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.68x = 1,151.34 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.68x = 434,377.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,377.56/767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.83

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