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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.20, 1,150.80 and 437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.20, 1,150.80 and 437.80 is: 656.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.20 : 1,150.80 = 437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.20/1,150.80 = 437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.20x = 1,150.80 × 437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.20x = 503,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,820.24/767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.70

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