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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.04, 1,151.04 and 522.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.04, 1,151.04 and 522.96 is: 784.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.04 : 1,151.04 = 522.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.04/1,151.04 = 522.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.04x = 1,151.04 × 522.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.04x = 601,947.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,947.88/767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.77

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