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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.43, 1,152.90 and 607.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.43, 1,152.90 and 607.05 is: 911.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.43 : 1,152.90 = 607.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.43/1,152.90 = 607.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.43x = 1,152.90 × 607.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.43x = 699,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,867.95/767.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.96

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