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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.83, 1,151.24 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.83, 1,151.24 and 377.52 is: 566.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.83 : 1,151.24 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.83/1,151.24 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.83x = 1,151.24 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.83x = 434,616.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,616.12/767.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.03

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