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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.42, 1,151.16 and 559.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.42, 1,151.16 and 559.83 is: 839.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.42 : 1,151.16 = 559.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.42/1,151.16 = 559.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.42x = 1,151.16 × 559.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.42x = 644,453.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,453.90/767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.77

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