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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.30, 1,148.55 and 551.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.30, 1,148.55 and 551.30 is: 825.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.30 : 1,148.55 = 551.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.30/1,148.55 = 551.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.30x = 1,148.55 × 551.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.30x = 633,195.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,195.62/767.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.23

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