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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.37, 1,150.03 and 572.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.37, 1,150.03 and 572.29 is: 857.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.37 : 1,150.03 = 572.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.37/1,150.03 = 572.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.37x = 1,150.03 × 572.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.37x = 658,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,150.67/767.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.67

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