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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.34, 1,150.12 and 438.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.34, 1,150.12 and 438.51 is: 657.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.34 : 1,150.12 = 438.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.34/1,150.12 = 438.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.34x = 1,150.12 × 438.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.34x = 504,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,341.47/767.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.26

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