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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.22, 1,149.60 and 612.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.22, 1,149.60 and 612.33 is: 917.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.22 : 1,149.60 = 612.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.22/1,149.60 = 612.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.22x = 1,149.60 × 612.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.22x = 703,934.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,934.57/767.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.51

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