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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.25, 1,151.63 and 561.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.25, 1,151.63 and 561.20 is: 842.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.25 : 1,151.63 = 561.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.25/1,151.63 = 561.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.25x = 1,151.63 × 561.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.25x = 646,286.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,286.19/767.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.34

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