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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.28, 1,151.50 and 562.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.28, 1,151.50 and 562.37 is: 843.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.28 : 1,151.50 = 562.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.28/1,151.50 = 562.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.28x = 1,151.50 × 562.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.28x = 647,564.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,564.77/767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.98

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