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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.52, 1,151.28 and 607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.52, 1,151.28 and 607.68 is: 911.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.52 : 1,151.28 = 607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.52/1,151.28 = 607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.52x = 1,151.28 × 607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.52x = 699,609.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,609.83/767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.52

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