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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.10, 1,151.17 and 506.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.10, 1,151.17 and 506.54 is: 760.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.10 : 1,151.17 = 506.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.10/1,151.17 = 506.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.10x = 1,151.17 × 506.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.10x = 583,113.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,113.65/767.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.15

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