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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.28, 1,148.24 and 551.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.28, 1,148.24 and 551.28 is: 824.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.28 : 1,148.24 = 551.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.28/1,148.24 = 551.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.28x = 1,148.24 × 551.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.28x = 633,001.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,001.75/767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.99

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