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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.98, 1,151.28 and 575.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.98, 1,151.28 and 575.82 is: 864.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.98 : 1,151.28 = 575.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.98/1,151.28 = 575.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.98x = 1,151.28 × 575.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.98x = 662,930.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,930.05/766.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.34

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