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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.98, 1,151.45 and 378.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.98, 1,151.45 and 378.07 is: 566.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.98 : 1,151.45 = 378.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.98/1,151.45 = 378.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.98x = 1,151.45 × 378.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.98x = 435,325.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,325.35/767.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.84

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