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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.51, 1,150.44 and 550.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.51, 1,150.44 and 550.43 is: 825.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.51 : 1,150.44 = 550.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.51/1,150.44 = 550.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.51x = 1,150.44 × 550.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.51x = 633,233.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,233.19/767.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.05

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