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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.50, 1,154.19 and 611.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.50, 1,154.19 and 611.68 is: 919.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.50 : 1,154.19 = 611.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.50/1,154.19 = 611.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.50x = 1,154.19 × 611.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.50x = 705,986.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,986.11/767.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.86

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