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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.48, 1,151.13 and 509.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.48, 1,151.13 and 509.06 is: 763.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.48 : 1,151.13 = 509.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.48/1,151.13 = 509.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.48x = 1,151.13 × 509.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.48x = 585,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,994.24/767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.53

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