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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.51, 1,150.23 and 550.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.51, 1,150.23 and 550.61 is: 825.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.51 : 1,150.23 = 550.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.51/1,150.23 = 550.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.51x = 1,150.23 × 550.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.51x = 633,328.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,328.14/767.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.17

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