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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.52, 1,151.28 and 686.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.52, 1,151.28 and 686.70 is: 1,030.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.52 : 1,151.28 = 686.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.52/1,151.28 = 686.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.52x = 1,151.28 × 686.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.52x = 790,583.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,583.98/767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.05

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