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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.14, 1,150.41 and 376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.14, 1,150.41 and 376.92 is: 564.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.14 : 1,150.41 = 376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.14/1,150.41 = 376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.14x = 1,150.41 × 376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.14x = 433,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,610.65/768.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.49

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