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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.05, 1,151.26 and 377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.05, 1,151.26 and 377.50 is: 565.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.05 : 1,151.26 = 377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.05/1,151.26 = 377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.05x = 1,151.26 × 377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.05x = 434,600.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,600.65/768.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.85

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