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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.16, 1,151.28 and 594.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.16, 1,151.28 and 594.23 is: 891.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.16 : 1,151.28 = 594.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.16/1,151.28 = 594.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.16x = 1,151.28 × 594.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.16x = 684,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,119.36/767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.76

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