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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.12, 1,151.40 and 606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.12, 1,151.40 and 606.56 is: 910.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.12 : 1,151.40 = 606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.12/1,151.40 = 606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.12x = 1,151.40 × 606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.12x = 698,393.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,393.18/767.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.41

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