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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.40, 1,151.10 and 438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.40, 1,151.10 and 438.34 is: 657.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.40 : 1,151.10 = 438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.40/1,151.10 = 438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.40x = 1,151.10 × 438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.40x = 504,570.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,570.30/767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.51

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