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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.50, 1,151.04 and 459.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.50, 1,151.04 and 459.11 is: 688.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.50 : 1,151.04 = 459.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.50/1,151.04 = 459.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.50x = 1,151.04 × 459.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.50x = 528,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,453.97/767.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.54

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