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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.18, 1,155.28 and 552.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.18, 1,155.28 and 552.26 is: 831.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.18 : 1,155.28 = 552.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.18/1,155.28 = 552.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.18x = 1,155.28 × 552.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.18x = 638,014.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,014.93/767.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.64

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