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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.50, 1,150.67 and 396.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.50, 1,150.67 and 396.91 is: 595.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.50 : 1,150.67 = 396.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.50/1,150.67 = 396.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.50x = 1,150.67 × 396.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.50x = 456,714.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,714.86/767.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.07

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