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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.26, 1,150.08 and 551.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.26, 1,150.08 and 551.80 is: 827.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.26 : 1,150.08 = 551.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.26/1,150.08 = 551.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.26x = 1,150.08 × 551.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.26x = 634,614.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,614.14/767.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.12

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