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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.30, 1,151.67 and 713.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.30, 1,151.67 and 713.66 is: 1,071.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.30 : 1,151.67 = 713.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.30/1,151.67 = 713.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.30x = 1,151.67 × 713.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.30x = 821,900.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,900.81/767.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.16

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