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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.08, 1,150.65 and 508.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.08, 1,150.65 and 508.74 is: 763.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.08 : 1,150.65 = 508.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.08/1,150.65 = 508.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.08x = 1,150.65 × 508.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.08x = 585,373.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,373.38/767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.12

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