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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767, 1,150.85 and 442.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767, 1,150.85 and 442.37 is: 663.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767 : 1,150.85 = 442.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767/1,150.85 = 442.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767x = 1,150.85 × 442.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767x = 509,101.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,101.51/767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.76

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