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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.49, 1,151.26 and 727.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.49, 1,151.26 and 727.51 is: 1,091.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.49 : 1,151.26 = 727.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.49/1,151.26 = 727.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.49x = 1,151.26 × 727.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.49x = 837,547.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,547.41/767.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.28

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